Swiss yodelling fest linked to ‘explosion’ in Covid cases

The event, attended by several visitors who were infected, is believed to have caused 'one of the worst explosions of cases in Europe'

The rate of positive tests in Schwyz has gone from 30% to 50% according to local hospital chief
The rate of positive tests in Schwyz has gone from 30% to 50% according to local hospital chief © Wikimedia Commons/Ernesto1

A Swiss yodelling concert attended by 600 people is believed to have made the rural Schwyz canton a virus hot spot. The event, which took place in September, required patrons to maintain social distancing but did not require them to wear a mask.

Nine days after the performances, the event organisers found out that several visitors were infected. Subsequently, the pandemic has spread through the region, with 1,238 cases compared with just 500 in mid-September.

“The explosion in the number of cases in…

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