This week, 164,333 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Switzerland, up 16% from the 142,085 cases reported a week earlier. Given the high contagiousness of the Omicron variant, which now dominates (84%) in Switzerland, and how mild the symptoms often are, the real number of cases could be significantly higher. © Martinmark | Dreamstime.comThis week, 418 people were hospitalised with Covid-19 in Switzerland, slightly below the level reported the week before, although the latest figures are likely to rise once data collection catches up with reality. The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is spreading quickly. In the UK, data from the ZOE project show a 12% fall in case numbers compared to last week, suggesting infections may have already hit a peak there.

Source: Le News January 14, 2022 22:36 UTC