Public Health

Basel

Manslaughter Probe Opened After Fatal Legionnaires' Outbreak in Basel

The Basel-City Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a criminal investigation on suspicion of manslaughter following a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has killed one person and sickened 28 others.

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Public Health

Basel Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Worsens with New Cases Reported

The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Basel has now affected 28 people, with two new cases reported and several individuals still hospitalized. Authorities believe cooling towers on a city building are the likely source and have taken them out of service for investigation.

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Public Health

Fatal Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Reported in Basel

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Basel has led to one death and 26 reported illnesses. Health authorities suspect the cooling towers of an office block as the source of the outbreak.

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Public Health

A Legionella outbreak in Basel has resulted in 26 illnesses and one death over the past two weeks. Health authorities have identified and shut down a contaminated cooling tower on a roof in Kleinbasel as the source of the outbreak.

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Public Health

A Legionella outbreak in Basel has resulted in 26 infections and one death over the past two weeks. Health authorities have identified and shut down a contaminated cooling tower on a roof in Kleinbasel as the source of the outbreak. Many of the infected required hospitalization, with several in intensive care.

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Technology

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have unveiled a new portable sensor that can detect harmful blue-green algae toxins molecule by molecule. This innovation promises faster, more precise water quality monitoring for Swiss lakes, enhancing public safety.

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Society

According to the Federal Statistical Office, Switzerland's fertility rate has fallen to an unprecedented low of 1.29 children per woman. The trend raises significant questions about the country's future demographic structure, workforce, and social security systems.

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Social Issues

Authorities in Zurich are increasing police patrols and social work initiatives to combat a noticeable rise in public drug consumption and dealing in central city parks and public spaces.

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Public Health

An investigation by Solothurn's cantonal authorities has raised public health concerns after finding excessive pesticide residues in a third of vegetable samples from Asian grocery stores. The report has led to a criminal complaint against at least one importer.

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Geneva

The Geneva Court of Justice has provisionally suspended a ban on burkinis and other full-body swimwear in public pools, citing potential infringements on fundamental rights. The decision allows their use pending a final ruling on the merits of the case, a move welcomed by activists during the current heatwave.

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Zurich

In response to a noticeable increase in public drug use and dealing in central Zurich parks and other areas, city police have designated 'hotspots' and are increasing patrols and social work interventions.

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Zurich

Zurich is witnessing a concerning resurgence of open drug use and dealing in its city center, prompting increased police patrols and social work intervention. This article investigates the reasons behind this trend and what it means for Switzerland's long-standing 'four-pillar' drug strategy.

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Zurich

Zurich authorities are escalating police patrols and social work initiatives to combat a noticeable increase in open drug consumption and dealing in public areas, including near the main train station and in city parks. The trend has led to conflicts and safety concerns for the public.

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Weather

After a brief respite, Switzerland is set to swelter under another intense heatwave, with forecasts of extreme temperatures prompting a rush on air conditioning units, which are now reportedly sold out in many stores.

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Social Issues

A new report from the Swiss Paediatric Society reveals that a record 2,380 children were treated for abuse in Swiss clinics last year, the highest figure since data collection began in 2009, with cases of psychological abuse seeing a particularly sharp increase.

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Heatwave

Switzerland is enduring an unprecedented heatwave, breaking temperature records and prompting level 4 fire warnings in Valais. This article explores the immediate consequences, from the risk of forest fires and 'leaf scorching' to the concerning number of excess deaths reported across Europe.

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Public Health

As a new campaign kicks off for a popular initiative demanding greater food self-sufficiency and sustainable agriculture, a federal report reveals a slight increase in foodborne illnesses like salmonellosis. The dual developments bring Swiss food safety and policy into sharp focus.

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Environment

As Switzerland breaks its June temperature records for three consecutive days, hitting 39°C in Basel, the nation faces serious consequences. The extreme heat has forced the shutdown of a nuclear plant for cooling purposes and sparked comparisons to the infamous 2003 heatwave, raising urgent questions about climate resilience.

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Heatwave

Switzerland's record-breaking June heatwave is causing tangible disruptions, leading to the shutdown of a nuclear plant due to high river temperatures, the postponement of major public events like the Zurich Lake Swim, and contributing to a rise in excess deaths across Europe.

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