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Switzerland: 30% of citizens have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19

More than 30% of the population of Swiss have not yet received any dose of Vaccine against covid-19as reported today by the Federal Office of Public Health (OFPS).

The citizens’ request for get vaccinated It has declined over the past six months and only 8% of Swiss have injected the booster doses available during that time period, the health authority pointed out.

The OFPS cited the celebration of the Swiss autumn holidays as possible causes of this decrease, a “certain fatigue” as regards the vaccination and a change in perception of the dangers of the disease.

The Swiss health authority has downplayed this fact and reminded people that people are at risk for complications disease are a priority in the process vaccination.

Removal of restrictions

The government of Swiss announced in February the lifting of most of the health restrictions against COVID-19including the need to present a vaccination certificate or to bring along mask in public places, however, the obligation to use mask in health centers and public transport.

Similarly, the entry requirements still maintained, including the health form or the need to present proof of vaccination, recovery from the disease or negative tests still required of people from certain countries with a high incidence of contagion, were eliminated. .

(With information from EFE)

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