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| Subject: | Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 31, 2020) |
| Location: | Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
| Event: | Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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| Country-Specific Information: |
Swiss authorities are now categorizing the condition in Switzerland as an ‘extraordinary situation’ under the Swiss Epidemics Act The number of cases is increasing rapidly. The entire population is affected and is urgently called upon to stay at home.
Number of COVID-19 cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (as of March 31, 2020, 8:00 a.m.) Stay at home! |
| Flights to the U.S.: | Flights to the United States from Switzerland Direct flights: There is only one remaining direct flight from Switzerland to the United States in operation, the Zurich to Newark route operated by Swiss International Air Lines. This flight is currently scheduled 3 times a week, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, however this may change it any time and without prior notice. The flight can be booked directly through Swiss or most travel arrangers. Transit flights: Many countries have closed their national borders. Travelers flying to the U.S. by transiting through a third country should work directly with the airline to confirm that they are allowed to transit. The Department of State does not endorse any private company and assumes no responsibility or liability for services provided by private companies. |
| Local Resources: | Federal Office of Public Health (English) Federal Office of Public Health (German – most frequently updated) |
| Assistance: |
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland 031 357 70 11 (dialing within Switzerland) State Department – Bureau of Consular Affairs Swiss Federal Office of Public Health Hotline Switzerland Country Specific Information Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates Get Alertswiss, a mobile app by the Federal Office for Civil Protection, to help you plan for and stay safe in an emergency while in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. |
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