Regular testing, tracking incidences and exercising caution when meeting in large groups seem to have been forgotten. Those who don't have frequent contact with people affected by Long COVID may often say things like "COVID is over now". However, the number of consultations for respiratory infections is increasing again this winter and COVID-19 is also being detected more frequently.
Although regular testing is no longer part of everyday life and a large number of unreported cases can therefore be assumed, the FOPH is continuing to document incidences. Here we see that the number of outpatient consultations with suspected COVID and the laboratory-confirmed cases are increasing overall and are similar to the values of previous years (as of 25 November 2025).
Source: FOPH
It remains important to assess individually whether one’s vaccination status corresponds to the recommendations of the Federal Commission for Vaccination (EKIF) and to consider using a mask again in large crowds. In addition, in the presence of any type of respiratory infection, it is still advisable to maintain distance and follow hygiene measures.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), reinfection with COVID-19 can worsen the condition of people with Long COVID. People affected by Long COVID or with pre-existing conditions are therefore still dependent on the general public being considerate. A new infection with COVID-19 or another pathogen such as influenza hits these vulnerable groups particularly hard.
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