Covid

This page was last updated on 8 July 2021

Q1: What are the entry conditions to the Swiss-Tech Convention Centre?

The AIPC Annual Conference will be a COVID-FREE event.  

To get access to the Swiss-Tech Convention Centre, all participants need to provide :

• A negative PCR test dated less than 72 hours
• or to be fully vaccinated (second injection given at least two weeks prior the conference)
• or a Covid cure certificate (not more than 6 months)  

Delegates complying with the above will given a colored bracelet granting them access to the venue. Should you fail to provide one of those certificated you will not be able to access the center until you have done a rapid test.

All participants have to make sure to have a QR code on their certificates in order for it to be scanned and validated before entering the building.

You can do a rapid test on the EPFL site : https://www.epfl.ch/campus/security-safety/sante/coronavirus-covid-19/centre-de-test-ecublens-epfl/ (it is on the EPFL Campus – near STCC). It is very important that you take an appointment, the free slots are taken very rapidly, so the sooner the better… When doing the test/ filling in the form you will have to ask for a certificate WITH a QR code, this is very important.

Q2: Where can I find the latest info on the COVID situation in Switzerland?

The latest info on the COVID situation may be viewed here.

Q3: What are the entry conditions for Switzerland?

The entry conditions can be found on the links below:

• https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/liste.html
• https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html
• https://travelcheck.admin.ch/home

Q4: Where can I get a COVID Test?

EPFL
Everyone can go to the testing center at the EPFL. Appointments can be made through this website.

This testing center would be the closest one to the SwissTech, a PCR test at the EPFL testing center costs 133,50 CHF.

CENTRE DE DEPISTAGE COVID-19
Centre de dépistage COVID-19
Route de Chavannes 11
1007 Lausanne

Other testing centers
https://www.onedoc.ch/en/covid-testing-center/lausanne

Prices for COVID tests vary from CHF 150-200

Q5: Do I need to wear a mask?

The mask-wearing requirement applies all over Switzerland in many different places and situations.

The general rule is: always wear a mask if you are unable to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from other people, and where no physical barrier such as a partition is in place. Mask-wearing is particularly important in enclosed and poorly-ventilated spaces. You should also wear a mask, for example, during car journeys with other people.

Below you will find a list of where and in what situations you must wear a mask.

• Wearing of masks compulsory on public transport and on planes
• Wearing of masks compulsory in publicly accessible areas
• Wearing of masks compulsory at events
• Wearing of masks compulsory in public spaces
• Wearing of masks compulsory in indoor spaces at work
• Wearing of masks compulsory for sports and cultural activities
• Wearing of masks compulsory in upper secondary schools

Q6: Are restaurants open?

Restaurants are fully open (the inside and outside). It is however limited to a maximum amount of people per table: maximum 4 people per table inside and 6 per table outside. Wearing a mask is mandatory in the restaurant when standing up. When seated the mask can be taken off