Information by Swiss federal government
Health and safety
- Overview: New coronavirus
- Current situation – Switzerland and international
- Federal government measures
- Coronavirus Infoline (24/7): +41 58 463 00 00 (Please note: This Infoline does not provide medical advice. Due to the high volume of calls you may experience delays in getting through)
Support for companies and employees
- Federal Council press release of 01/27: Federal government to cover costs of tests for persons without symptoms and modify quarantine rules
- Federal Council press release of 11/25: Federal Council adopts COVID-19 Hardship Assistance Ordinance
- Federal Council press release of 11/25: Federal Council adjusts COVID-19 support measures to second wave
- Summary of financial support measures in English (provided by Switzerland Global Enterprise)
- Measures to cushion the economic consequences*
- Liquidity support for companies*
- Application for bridging loans*
- Extension and simplification of short-time working*
- Compensation for loss of earnings for self-employed persons*
- Compensation for loss of earnings for employees*
* currently only available in German, French and Italian
Information by governments of cantons (states)
Because the cantons (states) have adopted additional measures and are also responsible for the implementation of many federal measures, we recommend that companies consult the Offices for Economy and Labor in the respective canton of the Greater Zurich Area:
Canton of Zurich
Canton of Uri
Canton of Schwyz
- Measures for the economy*
- Compensation for short-time work*
- Compensation Office Schwyz*
- General information*
Canton of Glarus
Canton of Zug
Canton of Solothurn
Canton of Schaffhausen
- Information for companies*
- Support for Schaffhausen's economy, culture and sport*
- Information by the Federation of Industry and Commerce*
- General information*
Canton of Grisons (Graubünden)
Canton of Ticino
- Information for companies**
- General information**
- Hotline coronavirus: 0800 144 144
Region of Winterthur
* available only in German
**available only in Italian
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