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30.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 958 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 239
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 22
- Number of deaths: 12
Zurich canton has few districts with a low confirmed case count except for those on the edge of the canton to the north and east.
Concerns from parents expressed on Twitter and in the news are growing that the age group 0 to 19 are being adequately tracked.
Swiss national news reports pressure on ICU and hospital beds SRF.ch/news
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
30.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 9,170 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 279 (6,979 total year to date)
- Deaths – 51 (Total 2,035 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,933,386 to date (8.6% test positive of all tests + 0.3% in the last 24hrs)
- Number in isolation – 31,410
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 26,333
Cases in Liechtenstein – 37 people tested positive in the last 24hrs and 1 person has died increasing their death count as a result of COVID-19 to 2 year to date.
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
End of October 2020 Zurich COVID-19 Case Distribution and Hospitalisations
End of October 2020 Switzerland COVID-19 Case Distribution and Hospitalisations
29.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 12789 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 221
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 21
- Number of deaths: 4
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
29.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 9,361 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 287 (6,700 total year to date)
- Deaths – 31 (Total 1,984 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,895,175 to date (8.3% test positive of all tests + 0.4% in the last 24hrs)
- Number in isolation – 31,334
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 24,948
Cases in Liechtenstein – 25 people tested positive in the last 24hrs.
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
Week - Commencing Thursday October 29th
28.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 977 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 201
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 17
- Number of deaths: 1
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
28.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 8,593 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 149 (6,413 total year to date)
- Deaths – 24 (Total 1,954 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,859,945 to date (7.9% test positive of all tests + 0.2% in the last 24hrs)
- Number in isolation – 24,355
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 23,270
- (Data from 16 cantons – not all reporting consistently)
Cases in Liechtenstein now appearing – 23 people tested positive in the last 24hrs. Their year to date number is 461 which is 1201.2 per 100,000 residents which compares to 1582.3 for Switzerland per 100,000 residents.
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
27.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 637 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 200
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 19
- Number of deaths: 1
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
27.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 5,924 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 167 (6,264 total year to date)
- Deaths – 16 (Total 1,929 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,829,173 to date (7.7% test positive of all tests + 0.3% in the last 24hrs)
- Awaiting Next Update – Wednesday – Friday
- Number in isolation – 18,497
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 19,867
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
26.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich and weekend (24th and 25th)
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 2,175 in the last 72 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 180 (+68)
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 16
- Number of deaths: 6 (including 5 over the weekend)
Hospitalisation totals increased by:
- 26.10 – +21
- 25.10 – +29
- 24.10 – +18
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
26.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers in Switzerland including weekend ( 24th and 25th)
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 17,440 in the last 72 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 259 (6,097 total year to date)
- Deaths – 37 (Total 1,914 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,808,464 to date (7.4% test positive of all tests – up 1% in past 3 days)
- Number in isolation – 18,497
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 19,867
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
23.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 655 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 112
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 13
- Number of deaths: 0
The heat map for the canton shows a worsening situation with 3 more on a ventilator and a PCR Tests rate of 11.8% as compared to 7.9% in the period 12.10.2020 to 18.10.2020.
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
23.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 6,592 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 117 (5,838 total)
- Deaths – 10 (Total 1,877 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,726,438 to date (6.7% test positive of all tests – up 0.4% increase in 24hrs)
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
22.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 781 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 101
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 10
- Number of deaths: 0
Rapid rise in those testing positive in the 20-39 age group followed by those in 40-64 age category. See image below.
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
22.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 5,256 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 106 (5,721 total)
- Deaths – 11 (Total 1,866 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,701,377 to date (6.4% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 13,513
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 17,479
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 13,941
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
Week - Commencing Thursday October 22nd
21.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 989 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 99
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 8
- Number of deaths: 1
The heat map for the canton shows Zurich city, Oerlikon, Schlieren, Seefeld, Urdorf, lakeside Thalwil to Wädenswil and on the other side of the lake Zollikon to Meilen as being the highest positive test case areas in the last 14 days.
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
21.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 5,583 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 115 (5,615 total)
- Deaths – 11 (Total 1,855 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,674,840 to date (6.2% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 11,824
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 16,368
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 13,941
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
21.10.2020 – Alain Berset unhappy at media press conference
He made a comment in a press conference hinting at further measures because of the sharp rise in case numbers and also reiterated that cantons are responsible for education and pupil policies.
An announcement will be made on any further actions next Wednesday – 28th
Watch all media presentations on YouTube (languages French or German)
20.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 328 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 90
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 6
- Number of deaths: 1
20.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 2,986 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 53 (5,500 total)
- Deaths – 8 (Total 1,845 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,646,512 to date (5.9% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 7,407
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 12,933
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 11,942
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
19.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 205 in the last 24 hours ( + 1,066 over the weekend since Friday)
- Number of hospitalised cases: 84
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 5
- Number of deaths: 2 ( 1 over the weekend )
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
19.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland – Sharp rise
Weekend figures Fri – Mon show sharp increase in cases and hospitalisations in Switzerland.
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 8,737 in the last 72 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 171 (5,276 total)
- Deaths – 14 (Total 1,837 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,632,288 to date (5.8% test positive of all tests – 54,185 tests conducted)
- Number in isolation – 7,367
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 13,039
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 12,015
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
19.10.2020 – Zurich Schools – Wear a mask from today
Canton Zurich introduced masks for all adults in primary schools on top of previous policies. It starts as of today and is a local requirement.
In Switzerland, a number of cantons already oblige older pupils to wear masks and each canton is responsible for its own policy. Those children under twelve are not affected at all by a mask wearing rule at school because of the low transmission risk and because they are not seen as a driver of the pandemic.
18.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 715 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 62
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7
- Number of deaths: 1
“The situation is serious. We are all called upon to strictly adhere to the protective measures. Please keep your distance, wear a mask, limit contacts, pay attention to hygiene, and if symptoms appear, have them tested immediately. This is in the interest of us all!”
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
18.10.2020 – Media Announcement – Regulation changes
- Restrictions on private events, no gatherings in public of more than 15 people unless controlled / regulated.
- Masks mandatory in more areas – railway stations, publicly accessible indoor areas and airports.
- Working from home recommended
The Federal Council introduced several further national measures to combat the rapid rise in coronavirus infections.
New rules for private events of more than 15 persons, and in restaurants, bars and clubs food and drink may only be consumed sitting down.
17.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 715 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 62
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7
- Number of deaths: 1
“The situation is serious. We are all called upon to strictly adhere to the protective measures. Please keep your distance, wear a mask, limit contacts, pay attention to hygiene, and if symptoms appear, have them tested immediately. This is in the interest of us all!”
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
16.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 715 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 62
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7
- Number of deaths: 1
“The situation is serious. We are all called upon to strictly adhere to the protective measures. Please keep your distance, wear a mask, limit contacts, pay attention to hygiene, and if symptoms appear, have them tested immediately. This is in the interest of us all!”
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
16.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 3,105 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 68 (5,276 total)
- Deaths – 5 (Total 1,823 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,578,103 to date (5.4% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 7,311
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 12,964
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 12,232
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
15.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 342 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 47
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7
- Number of deaths: 1
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
15.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 2,613 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 41 (5,208 total)
- Deaths – 2 (Total 1,817 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,556,475 to date (5.3% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 5,279
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 11,066
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 14,741
Advisory Notice Added:
The number of cases has more than doubled.
All cantons were affected by the increase. The current figures can only be compared with those before the end of April to a limited extent. At that time, only symptomatic persons with an increased risk of infection or complications were tested.
Week 41 Testing Comparison To Week 40
90,105 tests were performed. Compared to the previous week, this represents a percentage increase of 31.7 %. The percentage of positive tests almost doubled from 5.4 % to 10.2%
Over the last few weeks and with changes in test criteria, the proportion of cases among those under 40 years of age has increased.
Since week 24, the most affected age group has been the 20-29 year olds. In week 41, the median age was 39 years.
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
Week - Commencing Thursday October 15th
14.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 230 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 47
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7
- Number of deaths: 1
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
14.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 2,823 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 57 (5,167 total)
- Deaths – 8 (Total 1,816 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,536,725 to date (5.2% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 4,338
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 10,788
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 13,339
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
14.10.2020 – Canton Issues Updated Safety Measures For Coronavirus – COVID-19
The Cantonal Authorities and Council have become concerned about the sudden rise in transmission and seek to adapt current control measures. The new rules specifically relate to catering establishments, clubs and events.
Obligation to wear masks in restaurants, bars and clubs and an update for events
After a temporary stabilisation, a further increase in the number of cases can currently be observed in the canton of Zurich. In order to prevent an overload of the contact tracing system, measures are necessary to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
The measures taken so far do not seem to be able to contain the infection sufficiently under the given circumstances. For this reason, an adjustment of the measures is necessary, at least temporarily.
Obligation to wear masks in restaurants, bars and clubs
In restaurants and bars where consumption is not exclusively seated, as well as in clubs, discotheques and dance halls, the wearing of masks is now generally mandatory indoors. These establishments are the subject of major outbreaks and clustering.
Masks are known to reduce the risk of transmission and now to avoid the increased transmission risk arising from multiple contact between staff or guests, all staff and guests or service personnel in all catering establishments are now required to wear masks from today.
Obligation to wear masks at events
For events with more than 30 people, it is now mandatory to wear masks indoors if the minimum distances cannot be maintained. This is a reduction from the 100 person limit for inside only and locations with shared indoor and outdoor use with more than 300 persons. It is a temporary measure designed to reduce the risk of transmission.
The amendment to the Ordinance on Measures to Combat the Covid 19 Epidemic comes into force on 15 October.
The Ordinance continues to apply until 31 October.
13.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 230 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 45
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 6
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
13.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 1,439 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 39 (5,110 total)
- Deaths – 7 (Total 1,808 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,516,021 to date (5.0% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 4,338
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 10,788
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 13,339
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
12.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 173 in the last 24 hours in addition to another 438 over the weekend
- Number of hospitalised cases: 51
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7 (+3 since Friday)
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
12.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 4,068 in the last 72 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 70 (5,071 total)
- Deaths – 7 (Total 1,801 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,506,450 to date (5.0% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 4,083
- Contact Tracing Quarantine – 9,973
- Quarantine resulting from travel to/from abroad – 14,793
For more information: Federal Health Offices – bag.admin.ch
9.10.2020 – Canton Asks – Please Stop Anonymous Calls To Advise The Contact Trace Team To Alert Them About Potential Offenders or Covid-19 – Coronavirus Infected People
The Zurich Canton Contact Tracing Team cannot follow up anonymous tip offs of people who may be infected or of suggested violations of quarantine with no evidence.
Persons who assume to be the contact person and have not been contacted or have questions about isolation and quarantine can call the helpline 044 543 67 67.
9.10.2020 – Country at Risk Travel List Updated – Canada, Georgia, Jordan, Russia, Slovakia added to list.
Travel To / From These Countries – Quarantine Applies regardless of you testing negative before arrival in Switzerland
The data to support the decision to add/remove a country comes from the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) and border areas of Switzerland are not included despite incidence levels/rates being higher.
From 12 October 2020 no longer on the list: Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Namibia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
The list includes:
Regions in Austria, France, Germany and Italy – Please use site link below for latest restrictions.
Territories and States / Countries:
Albania
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Cabo Verde
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Georgia
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Luxembourg
Maldives
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Nepal
Northern Macedonia
Oman
Palestinian Occupied Territory
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Tunisia
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
9.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 235 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 36
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 4
The Canton Council is analysing the situation with the Covid-19 special task force team and constantly assessing the current situation.
Should the future assessment lead to the conclusion that further measures are appropriate, it will advise and act accordingly.
For more information: Zurich Canton Health Offices – gd.zh.ch
09.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 1,485 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 23 (5,001 total)
- Deaths – 3 (Total 1,794 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,470,894 to date (4.8% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 3,810
8.10.2020 – Doctors cash in on testing for COVID-19 in Zurich
Stories are in the news of tests having a variable price and doctors giving bad advice for people who suspect they have the coronavirus.
20Minuten ran an interesting story – video in German
This seems to confirm the practice with prices requested between CHF50 to well above CHF150+ for a test.
The money in many cases is refunded through health insurance which of course will be reflected back to us all through higher premiums.
8.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 148 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 24
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 4
Other Updates:
- 148 People have died in the city and canton of Zurich since the start of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic
- 8.3% cases per 100,000 which is up over 100% on the previous week
- Positivity tests are trending upward in Zurich
8.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 1,177 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 27 (4,978 total)
- Deaths – 2 (Total 1,791 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,455,665 to date (4.7% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 3,810
Week - Commencing Thursday October 8th
7.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 183 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 23
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 4
7.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 1,077 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 10 ( 4,951 total)
- Deaths – 2 (Total 1,789 in Switzerland)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,439,599 to date (4.7% test positive of all tests)
- Number in isolation – 3,662
6.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 160
- Number of hospitalised cases: 26
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 5
- 1 person died – not reported on national figures
6.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 700 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 12 ( 4,941 total)
- Total PCR Tests – 1,424,477 to date
- Number in isolation – 2,958 with 12,189 people in quarantine due to travel to “risk countries”
5.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 42 in the last 24 hours in addition to +300 more over the weekend
- Number of hospitalised cases: 31
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7
5.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Cases Tested positive: 1,548 in the last 24 hours
- Hospitalised cases today: 31 ( 4,929 total)
- Hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 7
- Deaths – 3 people in Switzerland since Friday
- Total PCR Tests – 1,417,260 to date
- Number in isolation – 2,927
2.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 133 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 31
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 8
2.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed in Switzerland
- Number of cases Tested positive: 54,384 (+552)
- Number of hospitalised cases today: 6
- Number of hospitalised cases cumulative in Switzerland: 4,890
- Number of deaths in Switzerland Total: 1,784 (+0)
- PCR Test Total: 1,391,498 ( +11,415)
- People in Isolation: 1,912 with 5,454 in voluntary quarantine
1.10.2020 – Zurich Dance Clubs told to close for a few weeks and halt competitions
The Health Department of the Canton of Zurich has imposed a temporary ban on all dance events and dance courses in salsa clubs.
A precautionary order which will be applied up to October 18, 2020, after a sharp increase in the number of corona cases related to those dancing salsa and latino.
All schools located in the Canton of Zurich are affected by this new measure and must close.
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Chacha and Kizomba schools will definitely be closed.
The problem at dance events is that the virus spreads quickly through droplets and aerosols.
1.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalized Numbers in Zurich
Canton Office of Public Health Confirmed:
- Number of cases Tested positive: 98 in the last 24 hours
- Number of hospitalised cases: 28
- Number of hospitalised cases on a ventilator: 9
- Number of deaths in Zurich: 0
- People in Isolation: 526 with 944 in voluntary quarantine
1.10.2020 – Current Coronavirus COVID-19 Positive Test and Hospitalised Numbers in Switzerland
Federal Office of Public Health Confirmed in Switzerland
- Number of cases Tested positive: 53,832 (+550)
- Number of hospitalised cases today: 18
- Number of hospitalised cases cumulative in Switzerland: 4,884
- Number of deaths in Switzerland Total: 1,784 (+1)
- PCR Test Total: 1,380,093 ( +12,388)
- People in Isolation: 3,352 with 6,380 in voluntary quarantine (reported 2x per week)
1.10.2020 – Night Clubs a problem now on the radar of the authorities
Last Saturday a party in Friltschen where 3 people who tested positive attended together with others has resulted in 300 or so people to quarantine. In Zurich the average number of daily cases moved upwards from 55 to 70 which has alerted the cantonal health authorities.
1.10.2020 – Updated Measures and Restrictions Extended To End Of October 2020
As of October 1, the Council extends the measures to contain the COVID-19 epidemic, which have been in force since August 27, 2020, with some adjustments:
In catering establishments, bars and clubs, up to 300 people can now be present indoors, provided they wear masks.
The prostitution industry will now have to record the contact details of clients.
Masks are mandatory in all indoor areas of stores, shopping centers and markets.
Registration of contact data in restaurants and bars remains mandatory.
For events with more than 100 persons indoors or more than 300 persons in the entire indoor and outdoor area, strict regulations still apply: events can only be held if the required distance of 1.5 meters can be maintained or if face masks are worn.
Simply recording the contact data is not enough
Week - Commencing Thursday October 1st
1.10.2020 – Travel List – At Risk Countries
As of October 1,
Areas of neighbouring countries
France:
Region Bretagne
Region Centre-Val de Loire
Region Corse
Region Hauts-de-France
Region Île de France
Region Normandie
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Region Occitanie
Region Pays de la Loire
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Overseas area French Guyana
Overseas area French Polynesia
Overseas area Guadeloupe
Overseas area La Réunion
Overseas area Martinique
Overseas area Mayotte
Overseas area Saint-Barthélemy
Overseas area Saint-Martin
Italy:
Region Liguria
Austria:
Land Lower Austria
Land Upper Austria
Land Vienna
Countries and areas
- Albania
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Armenia
- The Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Luxemburg
- Maldives
- Malta
- Morocco
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Oman
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom of Great Britain
- United States of America
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