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31.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 21 People tested positive
- 22 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
- 1 Person did in hospital due to COVID19 and another condition
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
30.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 56 People tested positive
- 21 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
29.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich and contact tracing update
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 63 People tested positive
- 19 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
Week - Commencing Saturday August 29th
28.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 89 People tested positive
- 19 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
27.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 96 People tested positive
- 18 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
26.08.2020 – Mask in all shops – new order
Starting tomorrow Thursday, 27th August.
The new obligation to wear a mask applies to all who work or use stores, shopping malls and markets.
Twitter users immediately asked about the post office, banks and elsewhere. Needless to say, common sense rules apply – shopping or a related activity – it needs a mask.
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
26.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 118 People tested positive
- 19 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information:
25.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 48 People tested positive
- 16 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
- 1 Person died due to COVID-19 and a pre-existing condition in hospital
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
24.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 31 People tested positive
- 22 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
23.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 42 People tested positive
- 25 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
22.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 44 People tested positive
- 23 Hospitalised with 7 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
Week - Commencing Saturday August 22nd
Testing Snapshot - Weekly Tests +ve and -ve Graphic
The blue sections show the negative tests by week and pink shows the growing number of positive tests against a reduction in testing. This constant level of testing is in part explained by the number of people away on summer holiday.
21.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 83 People tested positive in the last 24 hrs
- 25 Hospitalised with 7 on ventilator support
- 1 Person died in a care home (COVID-19 and a pre-existing condition)
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
20.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 76 People tested positive in the last 24 Hrs
- 30 Hospitalized with 8 on ventilator support
- Contact Tracing: 514 People in isolation and 934 in quarantine
For more information:
19.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 70 People tested positive
- 32 Hospitalised with 9 on ventilator support
- Contact Tracing – 651 in isolation and 1,142 in quarantine
For more information:
18.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 68 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 33 Hospitalised with 9 on ventilator support
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17.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich with contact trace update
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 46 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 33 Hospitalised with 9 on ventilator support
- Huge appeal to all who travel – stay safe – voluntary quarantine – Majority of current inbound travellers are abiding by the rules and all including the Canton police thank air passengers for their trust and action.
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
16.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 29 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 29 Hospitalised with 7 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
15.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich with contact trace update
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 61 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 26 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
Week - Commencing Saturday August 15th
14.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 60 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 26 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
13.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 56 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 27 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information:
13.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Travel Update For Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
Number of reported entries from risk countries: 12,898
People currently in quarantine as a result: 5980
Reports since the beginning of the reporting obligation
Top 4 Countries – As per Federal Country / Travel List:
- Kosovo (2815)
- Serbia (2039)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (1662)
- Spain (1639)
BAG List – August 8, 2020
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
12.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 53 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 27 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
11.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 64 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 27 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
- 1 Person died of COVID-19 and another condition in hospital
- 405 People are currently in isolation with another 604 in quarantine because of contact tracing
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
10.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 39 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 31 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
09.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 16 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 28 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
- For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
08.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 41 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 26 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
Week - Commencing Saturday August 8th
07.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 32 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 25 Hospitalised with 6 on ventilator support
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
06.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich with contact tracing and travel update
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 34 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 25 Hospitalised with 4 on ventilator support
- 1 Person died in hospital ( COVID-19 and a pre-existing condition)
- Contact Tracing – 358 People in Isolation and 659 in quarantine excluding travel to “risk countries.”
- Total travelling to “Risk Country”: 8,018
Total in Quarantine: 4003 - USA Travellers responsible for 847 people in quarantine (4th highest number after travellers to Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
05.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 53 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 29 Hospitalised with 4 on ventilator support
- 1 Person died in an old age / care home due to COVID-19 and a related pre-existing condition
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
04.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich with contact tracing update
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 20 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 35 Hospitalised with 4 on ventilator support
- Contact Tracing – 437 people in isolation and 556 in quarantine
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
03.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers for Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority Reports:
- 12 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 36 Hospitalised with 4 on ventilator support
From 27.7.2020 to 02.08.2020 – 7,613 people tested with a total of 175 testing positive.
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
02.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers in Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority
- 11 People tested positive in the last 24hrs
- 36 Hospitalised with 4 on ventilator support
1.08.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers in Zurich
Zurich Canton Health Authority
- 23 People tested positive in the last 24 hrs
- 36 Hospitalised with 5 on ventilator support
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