Coronavirus: Federal Council plans new vaccination drive
Bern, 1.10.2021 - The Federal Council plans to step up the vaccination campaign once again in a joint effort with the cantons to bring a swift end to the COVID-19 epidemic situation in Switzerland. Over the coming weeks, the campaign aims to reach out to as many people as possible who are still undecided and need more information about vaccination. At its meeting on 1 October, the Federal Council therefore opened a consultation on proposals for a new vaccination drive. These include a national vaccination week, around 170 additional mobile vaccination centres and personalised advisory services. There are also plans to offer vouchers for individuals who successfully encourage others to get vaccinated. Furthermore, the Federal Council has decided that testing for COVID certificate purposes will continue to be free of charge for the under-16s and for people who have received their first vaccine dose.