text: 818.101.24English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only, has no legal force and may not be relied on in legal proceedings.Ordinance 3on Measures to Combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19)(COVID-19 Ordinance 3)of 19 June 2020 (Status as of 1 January 2022)The Swiss Federal Council,based on Articles 3, 4, 5 letters a and b and 8 of the COVID-19 Act of 25 September 20201, on Article 63 paragraph 3 of the Therapeutic Products Act of 15 December 20002,and on Article 41 paragraph 1 of the Epidemics Act of 28 September 20123 (EpidA),4ordains:1 SR 818.1022 SR 812.213 SR 818.1014 Amended by No I of the O of 19 March 2021 (Employees at High Risk - Extension), in force from 1 April 2021 (AS 2021 167).Chapter 1 General Provisions  Art. 1 Subject matter and purpose  1 This Ordinance orders measures applicable to the population, organisations and institutions and the cantons to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19).2 The measures serve to ensure Switzerland’s capacities to manage the epidemic, in particular to maintain the provision of the population with adequate care and a sufficient supply of essential medical goods.Art. 2 Responsibility of the cantons  Unless this Ordinance provides otherwise, the cantons shall retain their responsibilities.Chapter 2  Maintenance of Capacities to provide Healthcare Section 1 Principle  Art. 3 1 In order to maintain Switzerland’s capacities to manage the COVID-19 epidemic and in particular to guarantee the provision of the population with adequate care and a sufficient supply of essential medical products, the following measures in particular must be taken: a.  measures to restrict the entry of persons from high-risk countries and regions and the import and export of goods;b. measures to guarantee the provision of essential medical goods.2 High-risk countries or regions are countries or regions in which the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 has been detected and in which:a. there is an increased risk of infection; orb. a variant of the virus is widespread that carries a higher risk of infection or causes a more severe form of the disease in comparison with the variant of the virus that is prevalent in the Schengen area.53 The lists of high-risk countries and regions is published in Annex 1.65 Amended by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).6 Inserted by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of  23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).Section 2 Restrictions on Border Crossings and the Admission of Foreign Nationals Art. 47 Border crossings and controls  1 The following persons shall be refused entry for a period of stay of up to three months that does not require a permit and does not involve gainful employment (Art. 10 of the Foreign Nationals and Integration Act of 16 December 20058 (FNIA):foreign nationals who wish to enter Switzerland from a high-risk country or from a high-risk region and who do not fall within the scope of the Agreement of 21 June 19999 between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) or of the Convention of 4 January 196010 establishing the European Free Trade Association (EFTA Convention);b. and c.11 ... .122 The following persons are exempt from this ban on entry:a. persons who prove that they have been vaccinated against Sars-CoV-2; the persons who are regarded as having been vaccinated is regulated in Annex 1a; orb. persons who provide credible evidence that they are in a situation of special necessity.132bis Children under the age of 18 who enter Switzerland accompanied by an adult who meets the requirements of paragraph 2 letter a are not required to prove that they have been vaccinated.142ter The exception in paragraph 2 letter a does not apply to persons who wish to enter Switzerland from a country or region listed in Annex 1 number 2.152quater The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) shall issue the required directives on exceptions to the ban on entry.163 Decisions taken by the competent authorities may be enforced immediately. Article 65 of the FNIA applies mutatis mutandis. An appeal may be filed against the SEM decision within 30 days of notification. The appeal does not have suspensive effect.4 The criminal provisions of Article 115 FNIA apply mutatis mutandis. In the event of any violation of the provision on entry, a ban on entry may also be imposed.7 Amended by No I of the O of 24 June 2020 (Relaxation of Measures relating to Borders, Entry and Admission for Residence and Employment), in force since 6 July 2020  (AS 2020 2611).8 SR 142.209 SR 0.142.112.68110 SR 0.632.3111 Repealed by Annex 2 No 2 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 27 Jan. 2021, with effect from 8 Feb. 2021 (AS 2021 61).12 Amended by No I of the O of 21 Dec. 2020, in force since 21 Dec. 2020 at 1pm  (AS 2020 6395).13 Amended by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).14 Inserted by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of  23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).15 Inserted by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of  23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).16 Inserted by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of  23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).Art. 517 Updating the annexes  The Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) shall update Annexes 1 and 1a continuously in consultation with the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).17 Amended by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).Art. 6 and 718 18 Repealed by No I of the O of 24 June 2020 (Relaxation of Measures relating to Borders, Entry and Admission for Residence and Employment), with effect from 6 July 2020  (AS 2020 2611).Art. 819 19 Repealed by Art. 6 No 1 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 2 July 2020, with effect from 6 July 2020 (AS 2020 2737).Art. 9 Provisions on cross-border movements of persons and goods  1 The FDJP in consultation with the FDHA, the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC), the FDF and the FDFA shall decide on restrictions on air passenger services from high-risk countries or regions.2 It may in particular suspend passenger movements for certain flights, close individual airfields with international borders to passenger movements from high-risk countries or regions or prohibit movements of persons to Switzerland from high-risk countries or regions entirely.3 Restrictions on cross-border movements of persons are set out in Annex 2.Art. 1020 Granting of visas  Foreign nationals who wish to enter Switzerland from a high-risk country or from a high-risk region and who do not fall within the scope of the AFMP21 or the EFTA Convention22 shall not be granted a Schengen visa for periods of stay of up to three months that do not require a permit and do not involve gainful employment. Exempted from the foregoing are applications from persons under Article 4 paragraphs 2 and 2bis.20 Amended by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 380).21 SR 0.142.112.68122 SR 0.632.31Art. 10a23 Extension of deadlines  1 Foreign nationals who have been prevented from acting within the deadlines laid down in Articles 47 or 61 FNIA24 because of measures in connection with the coronavirus may carry out the act required at any time while this Ordinance remains in force.2 By carrying out the required act, they shall achieve the position that would have been achieved had they acted within the prescribed deadline.3 If the deadlines under Articles 59b or 102a FNIA for updating biometric data in order to obtain or extend a permit cannot be met because of the coronavirus, the permit may still be issued or extended at any time while this Ordinance remains in force.23 Inserted by No I of the O of 24 June 2020 (Relaxation of Measures relating to Borders, Entry and Admission for Residence and Employment), in force since 6 July 2020  (AS 2020 2611).24 SR 142.20Section 3 Provision of Essential Medical Goods  Art. 11  Definition  1 Medicinal products, medical devices and protective equipment (essential medical goods) that are important and urgently needed to prevent and combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) are the goods listed in Annex 4.2 The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) is responsible for the list and shall update the same regularly in consultation with the Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods in accordance with Article 12 and the Spiez Laboratory.253 The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) shall define the goods that need to be procured and how they should be used. Based on these terms of reference, the FOPH shall determine the quantities required in consultation with:26a. the Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods: for active substances and drugs, medical devices, personal protective equipment and other equipment;b. the Spiez Laboratory: for COVID-19 tests and associated reagents.25 Amended by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests), in force since  21 Dec. 2020 (AS 2020 5801).26 Amended by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests), in force since  21 Dec. 2020 (AS 2020 5801).Art. 12 Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods  1 The Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods shall comprise as a minimum representatives from the following federal agencies:a. the FOPH;b. the Therapeutic Products Division of the Federal Office for National Economic Supply;c.  the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic);d. the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC);e. the Medical Services Coordination Committee (SANKO) for Resources Management at Federal Level (ResMaB);f. the Armed Forces Pharmacy;g. the Coordinated Medical Services (CMS).2 The Federal Council CMS delegate chairs the working group.2727 Amended by No I of the O of 12 May 2021, in force since 17 May 2021 (AS 2021 274).Art. 13  Duty to report  1 The cantons are obliged on request to report to the CMS on the current stocks of essential medical goods in their healthcare facilities.2 Laboratories and manufacturers and distributors of in vitro diagnostics (COVID-19 tests) are obliged to report regularly to the Spiez Laboratory on their current stocks of such tests.3 The CMS may request details of stocks from companies that store essential medical goods.Art. 14  Procurement of essential medical goods  1 In order to support the provision of essential medical goods to the cantons and their healthcare facilities, charitable organisations (for example Swiss Red Cross) and third parties (for example laboratories, pharmacies), essential medical goods may be procured if requirements cannot be covered through the normal procurement channels.2 The essential medical goods that are required shall be determined on the basis of the data transmitted in accordance with Article 13.3 The Armed Forces Pharmacy is responsible for procuring essential medical goods under paragraph 1 on behalf of the FOPH.4 The responsible authorities may delegate the procurement of essential medical goods to third parties.5 When procuring essential medical goods, the Armed Forces Pharmacy may take calculated risks and diverge from the provisions of existing directives and the Financial Budget Act of 7 October 200528 in relation to risks, such as prepayment without security or currency hedging.6 The Armed Forces Pharmacy manages the procured essential medical goods as instructed by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods.28 SR 611.0Art. 15  Allocation of essential medical goods  1 The cantons shall submit requests for allocation to the ResMaB as required.292 Allocation shall be made continuously based on the supply situation and the current number of cases in each canton.3 The CMS in consultation with Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods may allocate essential medical goods to the cantons, to charitable organisations and to third parties.4 The Spiez Laboratory in consultation with the FOPH is responsible for allocating in vitro diagnostics (COVID-19 tests). Allocation when required applies to all tests available in Switzerland.29 Amended by No I of the O of 12 May 2021, in force since 17 May 2021 (AS 2021 274).Art. 16  Delivery and distribution of essential medical goods  1 The Confederation or the third parties that it instructs shall ensure the delivery of the essential medical goods procured under Article 14 to a distribution centre for each canton. In exceptional cases, the Confederation in consultation with the cantons may supply eligible facilities and organisations directly.2 The cantons shall designate cantonal distribution centres for goods that are not supplied directly to the recipient, and shall give notice of these to the responsible federal authorities.3 They shall ensure that essential medical goods that have been delivered are distributed as required and in good time on their territory.Art. 17 Direct sales by the Confederation  The Confederation may sell the essential medical goods on the market in return for payment, either itself or through third parties.Art. 18 Costs  1 The costs of procuring essential medical goods shall be funded in advance by the Confederation in the cases where it procures the goods.2 The cantons, charitable organisations and third parties shall notify the Confederation as quickly as possible of the purchasing costs of the essential medical goods supplied to them where the Confederation has assumed responsibility for their procurement in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 1.3 The Confederation shall bear the costs of delivering the procured essential medical goods to the cantons.4 The cantons shall bear the costs of distributing these essential medical goods within the canton.5 If the procured goods become freely available in the market again, the Confederation may sell its stocks at market prices.3030 Inserted by No I of the O of 12 May 2021, in force since 17 May 2021  (AS 2021 274).Art. 19 Requisitioning  1 If the provision of essential medical goods cannot be guaranteed, the FDHA at the request of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods may require individual cantons or public healthcare facilities that have adequate stocks of medicinal products under Annex 4 number 1 to deliver part of their stocks to other cantons or healthcare facilities. The cantons or healthcare facilities shall charge the recipient directly for the costs of the goods and their delivery at the sale price.2 Subject to the requirement of paragraph 1, the FDHA at the request of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods may order the requisitioning of essential medical goods held by companies. The Confederation shall pay compensation at the sale price.Art. 20  Manufacture  1 If the provision of essential medical goods cannot otherwise be guaranteed, the Federal Council at the request of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Medical Goods may require manufacturers to produce essential medical goods, to prioritise the production of such goods or to increase production volumes.2 The Confederation may contribute to the cost of production under paragraph 1 where manufacturers suffer financial disadvantages as a result of the changeover in production or the cancellation of private orders.Art. 21 Exceptions to the requirement of authorisation for medicinal products  1 Medicinal products that are manufactured with active substances under Annex 5 for the treatment of COVID-19 patients may, provided an application for authorisation of a medicinal product containing one of these active substances has been filed, be placed on the market without authorisation pending Swissmedic’s decision on authorisation. When examining applications for authorisation, Swissmedic may permit a relaxation of the relevant requirements for such medicinal products under the law on therapeutic products on the basis of a risk-benefit analysis.2 Amendments to the authorisation for a medicinal product authorised in Switzerland containing an active substance under Annex 4 number 1 on the basis of which the medicinal product can be used to treat COVID-19 patients in Switzerland may be made immediately after filing a corresponding amendment application and pending Swissmedic’s decision on authorisation. Swissmedic may, on the basis of a risk-benefit analysis, permit a relaxation of the relevant requirements under the law on therapeutic products for amendments to the authorisation of medicinal products containing an active substance listed in Annex 4 number 1.313 The FDHA shall regularly update the list in Annex 5.324 Swissmedic may on the basis of a risk-benefit analysis permit changes to the manufacturing process approved within the framework of the authorisation of medicinal products used to prevent and treat COVID-19 in Switzerland. It shall specify criteria according to which the person responsible for technical matters may grant an early market release for medicinal products used to prevent and treat COVID-19 in Switzerland.5 In derogation from Article 9a paragraph 1 letter c of the Therapeutic Products Act of 15 December 2000, temporary authorisations may be issued even if an authorised equivalent medicinal product that can be used as an alternative is available in Switzerland, provided the authorisations serve to guarantee the supply of medicinal products to prevent and combat the coronavirus in Switzerland.3331 Amended by No I of the O of 12 May 2021, in force since 17 May 2021 (AS 2021 274).32 Amended by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests), in force since  21 Dec. 2020 (AS 2020 5801).33 Inserted by No I of the O of 27 Oct. 2021, in force since 28 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 634).Art. 22 Exceptions to the provisions on the import of medicinal products  1 Following the submission of a authorisation application for a medicinal product containing active substances listed in Annex 5 for the treatment of Covid 19 patients, the applicant may import the medicinal product prior to its authorisation or entrust the import of the medicinal product to a company with a wholesale or import licence.341bis Pharmacists that have pharmaceutical responsibility in a hospital pharmacy may import non-authorised medicinal products with active substances under Annex 5 for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. A company with a wholesale or import licence may be instructed to import such medicinal products.352 Notice of each import under paragraph 1bis must be given to Swissmedic within 10 days of the arrival of goods.363 In order to prevent and treat COVID-19 in Switzerland, Swissmedic may allow the temporary placing on the market of a medicinal product as a short-term solution for the temporary non-availability of an identical medicinal product authorised in Switzerland, provided no essentially identical medicinal product is authorised and available in Switzerland.4 After submitting its application for authorisation for a COVID-19 vaccine and for an operating licence under Article 10 paragraph 1 letter b of the Therapeutic Products Act of 15 December 2000, the applicant may instruct a company with a wholesale or import licence to import the COVID-19 vaccine before its authorisation and to store the vaccine until authorisation is granted. The company instructed must comply with the international rules on good distribution practice in accordance with Annex 4 of the Medicinal Products Licensing Ordinance of 14 November 201837.3834 Inserted by No I of the O of 12 May 2021, in force since 26 April 2021 (AS 2021 274).35 Originally para. 1.36 Amended by No I of the O of 12 May 2021, in force since 26 April 2021 (AS 2021 274).37 SR 812.212.138 Inserted by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests), in force since  21 Dec. 2020 (AS 2020 5801).Art. 23 Exceptions for medical devices39  1 In response to an application, Swissmedic may authorise the placing on the market and use of medical devices that have not undergone a conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 23 the Medical Devices Ordinance of 1 July 20204041 (MedDO), provided their use for preventing and combating the coronavirus in Switzerland is in the interests of public health or patient safety or health and provided, taking account of their intended purpose, their fulfilment of the essential requirements and their effectiveness and performance are adequately proven.2 When assessing the risks under paragraph 1, Swissmedic shall in particular take account of the procurement needs identified by the FOPH for preventing and combating the coronavirus in Switzerland.3 Authorisation shall be granted to the Swiss distributor or the applicant institution or healthcare facility. It may be made subject to a time limit and other conditions and requirements.4 Facemasks which have not undergone a conformity assessment procedure under Article 23 MedDO may be placed on the market without authorisation under paragraph 1 provided they:a. are placed on the market exclusively for non-medical use; andb. are expressly labelled as being for non-medical use.5 Facemasks placed on the market in accordance with paragraph 3bis may not be used in hospitals or medical practices by persons in direct contact with patients.5bis The SwissCovid app as specified in the Ordinance of 24 June 202042 on the Proximity Tracing System for the Coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 and as specified in the Ordinance of 30 June 202143 on a Notification System for possible Infection with the Coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 at Events is not subject to the provisions on the conformity assessment of medical devices.446 The obligations in relation to product surveillance under the MedDO, in particular to collecting reports of incidents, continue to apply.39 Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).40 SR 812.21341 The reference was amended on 26 May 2021 pursuant to Art. 12 para. 2 of the Publications Act of 18 June 2004 (SR 170.512). The amendment has been made throughout the text.42 SR 818.101.2543 SR 818.102.444 Inserted by Art. 18 of the O of 30 June 2021 on a Notification System for possible Infection with the Coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 at Events, in force from 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2022 (AS 2021 411).Art. 23a45 45 Inserted by No I of the O of 12 March 2021 (AS 2021 145). Repealed by  No I of the O of 23 June 2021, with effect from 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 378).Art. 23b46 Exception for FFP masks  1 FFP masks that do not comply with the principles and procedures for conformity assessment under Article 3 paragraph 2 of the PPE Ordinance of 25 October 201747 (PPEO) and whose non-compliance with these principles and procedure has not been approved based on Article 24 paragraph 3 in its version of 22 June 202048 may not be placed on the market.2 FFP masks under paragraph 1 held in federal and cantonal stocks may be supplied to private hospitals, homes for the elderly and care homes and organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home as well as to federal and cantonal facilities such as the armed forces, civil defence units, hospitals and prisons provided the federal or cantonal authority responsible for the supply:a. guarantees by means of testing by a recognised European conformity assessment body for FFP masks that the masks provide a level of safety equivalent to that legally required under the PPEO; andb. guarantees their traceability.3 Product information in at least one official language or in English must be available when the masks are supplied. It must be ensured that the user is able to use the product in accordance with the relevant provisions.46 Originally Art. 23a. Inserted by No I of the O of 27 Jan. 2021 (Tests for Sars-CoV-2 and FFP Masks), in force since 28 Jan. 2021 (AS 2021 54).47 SR 930.11548 AS 2020 2195Art. 2449 Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use and the supply and use of Sars-CoV-2 self-tests50  1 Non-automated single-patient rapid tests for direct detection of Sars-CoV-2 (Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests) for specialist use may only be carried out in the following facilities:51a. laboratories licensed under Article 16 of the Epidemics Act of 28 September 201252 (EpidA) and sample collection stations that they operate;b.53 medical practices, pharmacies and hospitals, homes for the elderly and care homes and socio-medical institutions, and test centres operated by or on behalf of the canton.1bis They may also be carried out in and by organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home as well as by assistants as defined in the Federal Act of 19 June 195954 on Invalidity Insurance (InvIA).552 Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests may also be carried out at a location outside the facilities mentioned in paragraph 1 provided a laboratory manager, a doctor or a pharmacist accepts responsibility for complying with the requirements of this article and Articles 24a and 24b.56 3 If facilities under paragraph 1 letter a offer Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests at a location outside the facilities, they must notify the canton of their offer.57 4 Facilities under paragraphs 1 letter b and 1bis may carry out Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use without a licence under Article 16 EpidA and outside closed systems provided they comply with the following conditions:58a. Suitable safety measures and precautionary measures plans to protect persons, animals, the environment and biological diversity have been prepared and implemented.b.59 The tests are only carried out by persons specifically trained for this purpose according to the instructions provided by the test manufacturer. c. The test results are interpreted under the supervision of persons with the required expertise; external experts may also be consulted.d. The facilities keep records that permit the traceability and prove the quality of the test systems used. The records must be preserved.e.  The facilities are authorised by the canton to carry out such tests.4bis Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for self-testing by the public (Sars-CoV-2 self-tests) may be supplied and used if they are intended for self-testing by the manufacturer and certified accordingly.60 5 Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests are direct detection methods that detect the antigens to Sars-CoV-2. The tests are not automated and are carried out with the minimum of instruments; only the reading of the test result may be automated.61 49 Amended by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests), in force since  21 Dec. 2020 (AS 2020 5801).50 Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021  (AS 2021 145).51 Amended by No I of the O of 23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 378).52 SR 818.10153 Amended by No I of the O of 27 Jan. 2021 (Tests for Sars-CoV-2 and FFP Masks), in force since 28 Jan. 2021 (AS 2021 54).54 SR 831.2055 Inserted by No I of the O of 27 Jan. 2021 (Tests for Sars-CoV-2 and FFP Masks)  (AS 2021 54). Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021 (AS 2021 145).56 Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).57 Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).58 Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021  (AS 2021 145).59 Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021  (AS 2021 145).60 Inserted by No I of the O of 12 March 2021 (AS 2021 145). Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).61 Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 24a62 Permitted Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use  1 The only test systems that may be used for Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use are those authorised in the EU for issuing the EU’s digital COVID certificate.2 In derogation from paragraph 1, other test systems may also be used provided the Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests are carried out by laboratories licensed under Article 16 EpidA and the sample collection stations that they operate.62 Inserted by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests) (AS 2020 5801). Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 24b63 Notifying the canton of a positives test result in the absence of a confirmatory diagnosis  If no confirmatory diagnosis is made following a positive result for a Sars-CoV-2 rapid test and if the FDHA has not required a report on the result of Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests on the basis of Article 19 of the Epidemics Ordinance of 29 April 201564, the facility or person responsible for conducting the tests must notify the cantonal authority or organisation responsible for contact tracing of the positive test result.63 Inserted by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests) (AS 2020 5801). Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021  (AS 2021 145).64 SR 818.101.1Art. 24c65 Lists of Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests  The FOPH shall maintain continuously updated lists of Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use in accordance with Article 24a and the Sars-CoV-2 self-tests in accordance with Article 24 paragraph 4bis and shall publish the lists on its website.65 Inserted by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests) (AS 2020 5801). Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 24d66 Responsibility of the cantons for carrying out Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests  The cantons are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the conditions in Articles 24–24b for Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests that are not carried out at the facilities referred to in Article 24 paragraph 1 letter a.66 Inserted by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests) (AS 2020 5801). Amended by No I of the O of 27 Jan. 2021 (Tests for Sars-CoV-2 and FFP Masks), in force since 28 Jan. 2021 (AS 2021 54).Art. 24e67 Collecting samples for molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2  1 Samples for molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 may be collected:a. in laboratories licensed under Article 16 EpidA and in sample collection stations that they operate; b. in facilities or by persons in accordance with Article 24 paragraphs 1 letter b, 1bis and 2;c. in other sample collection stations, provided the samples are collected under the supervision of laboratories licensed under Article 16 EpidA and the sample collection station has notified the canton that it is carrying out this activity.2 The sample collection station must verify the identity of the person being tested. The sample must be collected by a person trained for this purpose.3 The sample may also be collected by the person being tested themselves:a. in the facility, provided the facility verifies the identity of the person being tested and supervises the collection of the sample as it is being done; orb. outside the facility, provided the facility verifies the identity of the person being tested and guarantees that the sample is correctly assigned to the person being tested by taking suitable precautions, in particular by the video monitoring of the process.67 Inserted by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 1 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 24f68 Responsibility for monitoring the collection of samples for molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2  Swissmedic is responsible for monitoring compliance with the requirements set out in Article 24e by laboratories licensed under Article 16 EpidA, including the collection of samples carried out under the supervision of such laboratories by facilities in accordance with Article 24e paragraph 1 letter c, and the cantons are responsible for monitoring in the facilities in accordance with Article 24e paragraph 1 letter b and for the supervision of collection stations in accordance with Article 24e paragraph 1 letter c.68 Inserted by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 1 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 24g69 Disclosure of data  Swissmedic may disclose data on essential medical goods to the federal offices and organisations mentioned in Article 12 paragraph 1, provided this is required in order to implement this Ordinance. The data must not include sensitive personal data.69 Originally Art. 24e. Inserted by No I of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests), in force since 21 Dec. 2020 (AS 2020 5801).Chapter 3 Healthcare Provision  Art. 25 Hospitals and clinics  1 The cantons shall ensure that sufficient capacities (in particular beds and specialist staff) are available in the inpatient departments of hospitals and clinics for COVID-19 patients and for other urgently required medical examinations and treatments, in particular in the intensive care units and the general internal medicine departments.2 For this purpose, they may require hospitals and clinics:a. to make their inpatient capacities available immediately or on demand; andb. to restrict or suspend non-urgent medical procedures and treatments.3 The hospitals and clinics must ensure that supplies of medicinal products for COVID-19 patients and for other urgently required medical examinations and treatments is guaranteed in their outpatient and inpatient departments.Art. 2670 Payment of costs for analyses for Sars-CoV-2  1 The Confederation shall pay the effective costs of analyses for Sars-CoV-2 subject to the requirements and maximum amounts set out in Annex 6.712 Every week, the FOPH shall publish on its website the number of molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 in accordance with Annex 6 number 1 that were conducted in the previous calendar week in Switzerland and in Liechtenstein. The FDHA may adjust the maximum amounts paid in line with the effective costs.3 For analyses for Sars-CoV-2 under Annex 6, the order to the laboratory must include the information required for electronic invoicing, in particular the tested person’s health insurance number or client number.4 Persons tested as specified in Annex 6 shall not be required to pay a share of the costs in accordance with Article 64 of the Federal Act of 18 March 199472 on Health Insurance (HIA).5 Service providers shall not charge persons tested as specified in Annex 6 any additional costs. They must pass on any sums that directly or indirectly cover any part of the cost shares in accordance with Annex 6 to the reimbursement debtor.6 If the service provider offers services in accordance with Annex 6 that must be paid for by the person tested, it must inform the person concerned before carrying out the test that the costs may be covered under Article 26b.7370 Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021  (AS 2021 145).71 Amended by Annex No 1 of the O of 3 Nov. 2021, in force since 16 Nov. 2021  (AS 2021 653).72 SR 832.1073 Inserted by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 26a74 Persons liable to pay for the services  1 Where a service involving an analysis for Sars-CoV-2 under Annex 6 number 1 is carried out by a service provider that has a paying agent register number (ZSR number), payment for the service shall be made under the tiers payant system in Article 42 paragraph 2 HIA75 by the following insurers:76a. in the case of persons who have mandatory health insurance under the HIA, by the health insurance company under Article 2 of the Health Insurance Oversight Act of 26 September 201477 with which the person tested is insured;b. in the case of persons who have military insurance against illness, by the military insurance;c.78 in the case of persons who do not have mandatory health insurance under the HIA, and in the case of persons who have died, by the Joint Institution under Article 18 HIA.2 Where a service involving an analysis for Sars-CoV-2 under Annex 6 number 1 is carried out by a service provider that does not have a ZSR number, the canton in which the sample is taken shall pay for the services.3 Where the analysis for Sars-CoV-2 is conducted in accordance with Annex 6 Sections 1.1.1 letters i and j, 1.4.1 letters h and i, 3.1.1 letter a and 3.2.1 letter a, the service providers may choose as the person liable to pay for the service:79a. the insurer under paragraph 1 that is liable to pay for the services under the tiers payant system in terms of Article 42 paragraph 2 HIA; orb. the canton in which the sample for Sars-CoV-2 is taken.4 Where the analysis for Sars-CoV-2 under Annex 6 Sections 2, 3.1.1 letters b–d and 3.2.1 letters b and c is conducted, the canton in which the sample for Sars-CoV-2 is taken shall pay for the services.8074 Inserted by No I of the O of 24 June 2020 (AS 2020 2549). Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021 (AS 2021 145).75 SR 832.1076 Amended by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 1 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 507).77 SR 832.1278 Amended by No I of the O of 1 Oct. 2021, in force since 11 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 594).79 Amended by No I of the O of 12 May 2021, in force since 17 May 2021 (AS 2021 274).80 Amended by No I of the O of 23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 378).Art. 26b81 Procedure where the insurer is liable to pay for the service  1 Where an insurer is liable to pay for the service under Article 26a paragraphs 1 and 3 letter a, the service providers under Article 26 paragraph 2 shall send an invoice for services under Annex 6 for each person tested to the insurer concerned on a case-by-case basis or collectively every quarter at the latest nine months after providing the services. The invoice may only cover services under Annex 6. The invoice shall preferably be sent electronically.2 Service providers shall not charge for services under Annex 6 as Positions 3186.00, 3188.00 and 3189.00 of Annex 3 to the Health Insurance Benefits Ordinance of 29 September 199582 (HIBO).833 The insurers shall check the invoices and ascertain whether the service provider has charged correctly for the services under Annex 6. They shall comply with Articles 84–84b HIA84 in processing the data.4 At the start of January, April, July and October, they shall notify the FOPH of the number of analyses for which they have paid the service providers, and of the amount paid in each case. The external auditors for the insurers shall each year review the figures and confirm that suitable checks in accordance with paragraph 3 are being made and submit a report to the FOPH. The FOPH may request additional information from the insurers on the amounts paid to each service provider.5 The Confederation shall reimburse the insurers every quarter for the services that they have paid for.6 If the invoice for the service sent by the service provider is incorrect, the insurer may claim back any payments already made. Once the Confederation has paid for the service in accordance with paragraph 5, the right to reimbursement passes to the Confederation. The insurers shall provide the Confederation with the data required to exercise its right to reimbursement. The data may not include any sensitive personal data.6bis and 6ter ...857 The joint institution shall invoice the FOPH every quarter on a time and material basis for the administrative costs of its activities as an insurer under Article 26a paragraphs 1 letter c and 3 letter a. The hourly rate shall be 95 francs and includes salary costs, social insurance payments and infrastructure costs. The actual costs of any expenditure on audits, system modifications and negative interest not included in the administrative costs shall be reimbursed.8 Invoices for analyses for Sars-CoV-2 that meet the requirements of Annex 6 must be marked «Analysis for Sars-CoV-2 without meeting the testing criteria».81 Inserted by No I of the O of 27 Jan. 2021 (Tests for Sars-CoV-2 and FFP Masks)  (AS 2021 54). Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021 (AS 2021 145).82 SR 832.112.3183 Amended by No I of the O of 17 Dec. 2021, in force since 18 Dec. 2021 (AS 2021 881).84 SR 832.1085 Inserted by No I of the O of 12 May 2021 (AS 2021 274). Repealed by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, with effect from 1 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 26c86 Procedure where the canton is liable to pay for the service  1 Where the canton is liable to pay for the service under Article 26a paragraphs 2, 3 letter b and 4, the service providers shall send a collective invoice on a quarterly basis to the canton concerned no later than nine months after the services were provided. The invoice may only cover services under Annex 6. The invoice shall preferably be sent electronically.2 Service providers shall not charge for services under Annex 6 as Position 3186.00 of Annex 3 HIBO87.3 The cantons shall check the invoices and ascertain whether the service provider has charged correctly for the services under Annex 6. They shall comply with the relevant cantonal data protection provisions.4 At the start of January, April, July and October, they shall notify the FOPH of the number of analyses for which they have paid the service providers, and of the amount paid in each case.5 The Confederation shall reimburse the cantons every quarter for the services that they have paid for. It shall also make a single start-up payment to cantons that arrange for the targeted and repetitive testing of their residents. The cantons shall invoice the Confederation for the actual costs of such testing only, up to a maximum of 8 francs per resident. Costs related to information technology and logistics may be included.6 If the invoice for the service sent by the service provider is incorrect, the insurer may claim back any payments already made. Once the Confederation has paid for the service in accordance with paragraph 5, the right to reimbursement passes to the Confederation. The insurers shall provide the Confederation with the data required to exercise its right to reimbursement. The data may not include any sensitive personal data.86 Inserted by No I of the O of 27 Jan. 2021 (Tests for Sars-CoV-2 and FFP Masks)  (AS 2021 54). Amended by No I of the O of 12 March 2021, in force since 15 March 2021 (AS 2021 145).87 SR 832.112.31Chapter 4 Company Meetings  Art. 27 1 In the case of company meetings, the organiser may, regardless of the probable number of participants and without complying with the period of notice for convening meetings, order the participants to exercise their rights exclusively:a. in writing or online; orb. through an independent proxy appointed by the organiser.2 Notification of the order must be given in writing or published online no later than four days before the event.8888 Amended by No I of the O of 27 Oct. 2021, in force since 28 Oct. 2021  (AS 2021 634).Chapter 4a89 Measures to protect Employees at High Risk 89 Inserted by No I of the O of 13 Jan. 2021 (Employees at High Risk) (AS 2021 5). Amended by No I of the O of 17 Dec. 2021, in force from 1 Jan. 2022 until  31 March 2022 (AS 2021 881; Art. 29 para. 7). Art. 27a 1 Employers shall enable their employees at high risk to carry out their working duties from home. They shall take the appropriate organisational and technical measures to achieve this. Employees shall not be entitled to any compensation for expenses related to fulfilling their working duties from home as ordered by this this provision.2 Where it is not possible for employees to carry out their regular working duties from home, employers shall, in derogation from the contract of employment and for the same pay, assign the employees concerned equivalent alternative work that can be performed from home.3 Where for operational reasons the presence of employees at high risk in the workplace is essential at all or at certain times, they may carry out their regular activities in the workplace provided the following requirements are met:a.  The workplace is organised so as to prevent any close contact with other persons, in particular by providing the employee concerned with his or her own room or a clearly separate working area.b.  In cases where close contact cannot be avoided at all times, appropriate protective measures shall be taken in accordance with the STOP principle (substitution, technical measures, organisational measures, personal protective equipment).4 If it is not possible for the employees concerned to work in accordance with paragraphs 1–3, the employer shall in derogation from the contract of employment assign them equivalent alternative work in their normal workplace for the same pay in conditions which meet the requirements of paragraph 3 letters a and b.5 Before the employer takes any measures, he or she shall consult the employees concerned. The employer shall record the measures decided in writing and notify the employees of the same in a suitable manner.6 The employee concerned may decline to carry out work assigned to him or her if the employer fails to meet the requirements of paragraphs 1–4 or if the employee regards his or her personal risk of infection with the coronavirus for specific reasons as being too high despite the employer taking measures in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. The employer may request a medical certificate.7 If it is not possible for the employee concerned to work in accordance with paragraphs 1–4, or if the employee declines the work assigned in terms of paragraph 6, the employer shall furlough the employee while continuing to pay his or her salary.8 Employees shall give notice that they are at high risk by making a personal declaration. The employer may request a medical certificate.9 Article 2 paragraph 3quater of the COVID-19 Loss of Earnings Ordinance of 20 March 202090 governs claims for compensation for loss of earnings related to the corona pandemic.10 The following persons are regarded as being at high risk: a. pregnant women;b. persons with the diseases or genetic anomalies listed in Annex 7 who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds.11 The following persons are not regarded as being at high risk:a. pregnant women who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, for 365 days from the date on which the vaccination is administered in full;b. persons specified in paragraph 10 who have been infected with Sars-CoV-2 and have recovered:1. when based on a molecular-biological analysis for Sars-CoV-2: for 365 days from the eleventh day after confirmation of infection,2. when based on an analysis for Sars-CoV-2 antibodies in accordance with Article 16 paragraph 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on Certificates of 4 June 202191: for the term of validity of the certificate concerned.12 The diseases and genetic anomalies referred to in paragraph 10 are defined in Annex 7 on the basis of medical criteria. The list of these criteria is not exhaustive. A clinical assessment of the risk in specific cases remains reserved and may lead to persons being classed as being at high risk under paragraph 10bis.13 The FDHA shall continually update Annex 7 based on the state of science.14 For the general protection of employees, Article 25 of the COVID-19 Special Situation Ordinance of 23 June 202192 applies.90 SR 830.3191 SR 818.102.292 SR 818.101.26Chapter 5 Final Provisions  Art. 28 Repeal of another enactment  The COVID-19 Ordinance 2 of 13 March 202093 is repealed.93  [AS 2020 773, 783, 841, 863, 867, 1059, 1065, 1101, 1131, 1137, 1155, 1199, 1245, 1249, 1333, 1401, 1501, 1505, 1585, 1751, 1815, 1823, 1835, 2097, 2099, 2213 art. 14 n. II]Art. 28a94 Transitional provision to the Amendment of 11 September 2020  Personal protective equipment that was permitted under Article 24 of the previous law may continue to be placed on the market until 30 June 2021.94 Inserted by No I of the O of 11 Sept. 2020 (Extension; Test Costs), in force since  18 Sept. 2020 (AS 2020 3695).Art. 28b95 Transitional provisions to the Amendment of 23 June 2021  1 Licences for placing Sars-CoV-2 self-tests on the market that Swissmedic has granted based on Article 23a of the previous law remain valid until the licence expires.2 Pharmacies may continue to supply Sars-CoV-2 self-tests licensed under Article 23a of the previous law provided the requirements of Article 24 paragraph 4bis letter b are met.3 Applications that are pending when the Amendment of 23 June 2021 comes into force shall be processed in accordance with Article 23a of the previous law.95 Inserted by No I of the O of 23 June 2021, in force since 26 June 2021 (AS 2021 378).Art. 28c96 Transitional provision to the Amendment of 25 August 2021  Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use that are permitted based on Article 24a of the previous law may continue to be used until 25 October 2021 provided the requirements of Article 24 are met.96 Inserted by No I of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, in force since 30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Art. 29 Commencement and term  1 This Ordinance comes into force on 22 June 2020 at 00.00.2 It applies until 13 September 2020.973 ...984 The term of application of this Ordinance shall be extended to 31 December 2021, subject to paragraph 5.995 Article 27 applies until the provisions on the conduct of general meetings in the Amendment of 19 June 2020100 to the Swiss Code of Obligations101 (Company Law) comes into force, but at the latest until 31 December 2023.1026 The term of application of this Ordinance shall be extended to 31 December 2022, subject to paragraphs 5 and 7.1037 Article 27a and Annex 7 apply until 31 March 2022.10497 Amended by No II of the O of 12 Aug. 2020 (Requirement to wear Masks in Aircraft; Large-scale Events), in force since 15 Aug. 2020 (AS 2020 3547).98 Repealed by No II of the O of 12 Aug. 2020 (Requirement to wear Masks in Aircraft; Large-scale Events), with effect from 15 Aug. 2020 (AS 2020 3547).99 Inserted by No I of the O of 11 Sept. 2020 (Extension; Test Costs) (AS 2020 3695). Amended by No I of the O of 27 Oct. 2021, in force since 28 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 634).100 AS 2020 4005101 SR 220102 Inserted by No I of the O of 27 Oct. 2021, in force since 28 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 634).103 Inserted by No I of the O of 17 Dec. 2021, in force since 1 Jan. 2022 (AS 2021 881).104 Inserted by No I of the O of 17 Dec. 2021, in force since 1 Jan. 2022 (AS 2021 881).Annex 1105 105  Amended by No I of the FDJP O of 15 Dec. 2021, in force since 20 Dec. 2021  (AS 2021 880).(Art. 3 para. 3, 4 para. 2ter and Art. 5)List of high-risk countries and regions 1. High-risk countries and regions (Art. 3 para. 2 let. a) All countries and regions outside the Schengen area, with the exception of:– Andorra– Argentina– Australia– Bahrain– Bulgaria– Canada– Chile– Colombia– Croatia– Cyprus– Holy See– Hong Kong– Indonesia– Ireland– Kuwait– Macau– Monaco– New Zealand– Qatar– Peru– Romania– Rwanda– San Marino– Saudi Arabia– South Korea– Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)– United Arab Emirates– Uruguay2. High-risk countries and regions with a variant of the Sars-CoV-2 virus that carries a higher risk of infection or causes a more severe form of the disease in comparison with the variant of the virus prevalent in the Schengen area (Art. 3 para. 2 let. b) – Botswana– Eswatini– Lesotho– Mozambique– Namibia– South Africa– ZimbabweAnnex 1a106 106 Inserted by Annex 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 23 June 2021 (AS 2021 380). Revised in accordance with Annex No 3 I of the O of 17 Sept. 2021 (AS 2021 563) and Annex No 1 of the O of 3 Nov. 2021, in force since 16 Nov. 2021 (AS 2021 653).(Art. 4 para. 2 let. a and Art. 5)Persons who have been vaccinated 1 Persons who have been vaccinated are persons who have been vaccinated with a vaccine that:a. is authorised in Switzerland and which has been administered in full in accordance with the FOPH recommendations;b. has been authorised by the European Medicines Agency for the European Union and has been administered in full in accordance with the requirements or recommendations of the country in which the vaccination was administered; c. has been authorised under the WHO Emergency Use Listing and has been administered in full in accordance with the requirements or recommendations of the country in which the vaccination was administered; ord. has been shown to have the same composition as a vaccine licensed under letters a, b or c, but marketed by the licence holder under another name, and which has been administered in full in accordance with the requirements or recommendations of the country in which the vaccination was carried out.2 The period during which persons who have been vaccinated are exempt from the ban on entry under Article 4 paragraph 1 amounts to 365 days from the date of vaccination in full; the Janssen Ad26.COV2.S / Covid-19 Vaccinevaccine is regarded as being effective for 365 days from the 22nd day after it was administered in full.3 Proof of vaccination may be provided in the form of a COVID-19 certificate in accordance with Article 1 letter a number 1 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on Certificates of 4 June 2021107 or a recognised foreign certificate in accordance with Section 7 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on Certificates.4 Proof may also be provided in a different form from that in number 3. It must be a form of proof that is customary at the time. In addition to the surname, forename and date of birth of the person concerned, it must include the following information:a. the date of vaccination;b. the vaccine used.107 SR 818.102.2Annex 2108 108 Rendered obsolete by the repeal of Art. 8 (see Art. 6 No 1 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Travel Measures of 2 July 2020, AS 2020 2737).Annex 3109 109 Amended by No I of the FDJP O of 27 Nov. 2021 (AS 2021 780). Revised by No III of the O of 3 Dec. 2021, in force since 4 Dec. 2021 (AS 2021 814).(Art. 9 para. 3)Restrictions on cross-border movements of persons There are no entries currently on this list.Annex 4110 110 Amended by No I of the FOPH O of 6 Oct. 2020 (List of important medical products and list of active substances for the treatment of COVID-19) (AS 2020 4129). Revised by No II para. 1 of the O of 27 Jan. 2021 (Tests for Sars-CoV-2 and FFP Masks) (AS 2021 54), No I para. 1 of the FDHA O of 14 April 2021 (Amendment of the lists of important medical products and of active substances for the treatment of COVID-19 (AS 2021 212), No II of the O of 12 May 2021 (AS 2021 274), and No I of the FDHA O of 17 Aug. 2021 (Amendment of the List of important medical products and list of active substances for the treatment of COVID-19), in force since 25 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 493).(Art. 11 para. 1, 19 para. 1 and 21 para. 2)List of important medicinal products, medical devices and protective equipment (Essential Medical Goods) 1.  Active substances or medicinal products with the listed active substances    1. Tocilizumab  2. Remdesivir  3. Propofol  4. Midazolam  5. Ketamine  6. Dexmedetomidine  7. Dobutamine  8. Sufentanil  9. Remifentanyl10. Rocuronium11. Atracurium12. Suxamethonium13. Noradrenalin14. Adrenalin15. Insulin16. Fentanyl17. Heparin18. Argatroban19. Morphine20. Paracetamol (parenteral)21. Metamizol (parenteral)22. Lorazepam23. Dexamethasone24. Co-Amoxicillin25. Piperacillin/Tazobactam26. Meropenem27. Imipenem/Cilastatin28. Cefuroxime29. Ceftriaxone30. Amikacin31. Posaconazole32. Fluconazole33. Voriconazole34. Caspofungin35. Esmolol (parenteral)36. Metoprolol (parenteral)37. Labetalol (parenteral)38. Clonidine39. Amiodarone40. Furosemide41. Vaccines against COVID-1942. Vaccines against influenza43. Vaccines against bacterial pneumonia (Prevnar 13)44. Medical gases45. Casirivimab/imdevimab46. Bamlanivimab/etesevimab47. Medical oxygen 48. Infusion solutions49. Sotrovimab2.  Medical devices within the meaning of the Medical Devices Ordinance of 17 October 2001111 111 SR 812.213 1. Ventilators2. Monitoring equipment for intensive care3. In vitro diagnostics (COVID-19 tests), including pre-analytical components and instruments4. Surgical masks / OP masks (hygiene masks)5. Surgical gloves / examination gloves6. Infusion sets7. Pipette tips with filters8. Test kits (tubes and swabs)9. Single-use syringes and cannulae10. Blood gas syringes3.  Personal protective equipment and other equipment  3.1 Personal protective equipment within the meaning of the PPE Ordinance of 25 October 2017112 112 SR 930.115 1. Respirators (FFP2 and FFP3)2. Aprons 3. Protective overalls 4. Protective eyewear 5. Disposable caps3.2  Further equipment  1. Hand disinfectants 2. Surface disinfectants 3. Ethanol4. Hygiene products for intensive care (such as absorbent pads, diapers, faecal collectors, oral hygiene items)Annex 5113 113 Amended by No I para. 2 of the FDHA O of 14 April 2021 (Amendment of lists of important medical products and of active substances for the treatment of COVID-19)  (AS 2021 212). Revised by No I of the FDHA O of 17 Aug. 2021 (Amendment of the List of important medical products and list of active substances for the treatment of COVID-19), in force since 25 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 493).(Art. 21 paras 1 and 3, as well as 22 para. 1)List of active substances for the treatment of COVID-19 1. Casirivimab/imdevimab2. Bamlanivimab/etesevimab3.  SotrovimabAnnex 5a114 114 Inserted by No III para. 1 of the O of 18 Dec. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Tests)  (AS 2020 5801). Repealed by No II para. 1 of the O of 25 Aug. 2021, with effect from  30 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507).Annex 6115 115 Inserted by No II of the O of 28 Oct. 2020 (Sars-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Tests)  (AS 2020 4495). Amended by No III of the O of 12 March 2021 (AS 2021 145). Revised by No II of the O of 12 May 2021 (AS 2021 274), of 23 June 2021 (AS 2021 378), the correction dated 29 June 2021 (AS 2021 407), Annex No 3 I of the O of 17 Sept. 2021  (AS 2021 563), No II para. 2 of the O of 25 Aug. 2021 (AS 2021 507), No II of the O of 1 Oct 2021 (AS 2021 594), Annex No 1 of the O of 3 Nov. 2021 (AS 2021 653) and No II para. 1 of the O of 17 Dec. 2021 in force since 18 Dec. 2021 (AS 2021 881).(Art. 26, 26a, 26b and 26c)Services and maximum amounts paid for Sars-CoV-2 analyses 1 Standard tariff for symptom- and case-based testing  1.1 Molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2  1.1.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 in following cases only:a. persons who have symptoms;b. persons who have been in close contact with an infected person as defined in Article 7 paragraph 1 of the COVID-19 Special Situation Ordinance of 23 June 2021116;c. persons who wish to leave contact quarantine early in accordance with Article 8 of the COVID-19 Special Situation Ordinance;d. ... e. persons who have been notified by the SwissCovid app that they have potentially been in close contact with a person infected with Sars-CoV-2; the Confederation shall pay the costs of a single test;f. persons resident abroad who work, study or train in Switzerland, in cases where they are required to produce a negative molecular-biological test result for Sars-CoV-2 when entering their foreign country of residence and no other authority will cover the costs;g. persons resident in Switzerland who work, study or train abroad where they are required to produce a negative molecular-biological test result for Sars-CoV-2 when entering the foreign country concerned and no other authority will cover the costs;h. following a positive result from a:– Sars-CoV-2-rapid test for specialist use,– Sars-CoV-2 self-test;i. following a positive result from a pooled molecular-biological analysis:1. in accordance with Number 1.2,2. in accordance with Numbers 1.7, 2.2 and 3.2;j. as part of outbreak investigation and control procedures ordered by a doctor.1.1.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided:a. when collecting a sample, by:1. the following service providers under the HIA117:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 of the Ordinance of 27 June 1995118 on Health Insurance (HIO) and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,2. test centres operated by or on behalf of a canton,3. socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment,4. assistants as defined in the InvIA119;b. when an analysis is conducted, by laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA.1.1.3 It shall pay a maximum of 153.50 francs of the cost of molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2. This amount covers the following services and cost components:a. for collecting a sample:ServiceMaximum amountPatient consultation and taking sample, including protective materials22.50 Fr.For supervising the taking of the sample by the person tested and assigning the sample to the person concerned15 Fr.Reporting the test result to the person tested and to the responsible authorities under Article 12 paragraph 1 EpidA, and requesting the activation code generated by the Proximity Tracing System for the Coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 (PT System) when infection is detected and for issuing the COVID-19 test certificate  2.50 Fr.Detailed doctor-patient consultation on the indications, where such is carried out22.50 Fr.b. for the molecular-biological analysis:ServiceMaximum amountIf conducted on behalf of another service provider, comprising:– analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA, if the number of analyses conducted in Switzerland and Liechtenstein during a calendar week amounts to:106 Fr.– < 100 000  82 Fr.– 100 000 – < 150 000  74 Fr.– 150 000 – < 200 000  70 Fr.– > 200 000  64 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material  24 Fr.If conducted without being requested by another service provider, comprising:– analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA, if the number of analyses conducted in Switzerland and Liechtenstein during a calendar week amounts to:  87 Fr.– < 100 000  82 Fr.– 100 000 – < 150 000  74 Fr.– 150 000 – < 200 000  70 Fr.– > 200 000  64 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material    5 Fr.116 SR 818.101.26117 SR 832.10118 SR 832.102119 SR 831.201. 2 Pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2  1.2.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 only as part of outbreak investigation and control procedures ordered by a doctor.1.2.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided:a. when collecting a sample, by:1. the following service providers under the Health Insurance Act:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,2. test centres operated by or on behalf of a canton,3. socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment,4. assistants as defined in the InvIA;b. when an analysis is conducted, by laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA.1.2.3 It shall pay a maximum of 315 francs for pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2. This amount covers the following services and cost components:a. for collecting a sample:ServiceMaximum amountPatient consultation and taking sample, including protective materials22.50 Fr.For supervising the taking of the sample by the person tested and assigning the sample to the person concerned15 Fr.b. for the pooled molecular-biological analysis:ServiceMaximum amountIf conducted on behalf of another service provider, comprising:274 Fr.– analysis with a minimum pool size of 4  82 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material  24 Fr.– surcharge for additional sampling up to a maximum pool size of 25    8 Fr.If conducted without being requested by another service provider, comprising:255 Fr.– analysis with a minimum pool size of 4  82 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material  5 Fr.– surcharge for additional sampling up to a maximum pool size of 25  8 Fr.c. for centralised pooling: ServiceMaximum amountWhen conducted at compulsory school level and at upper secondary level in cases under Number 1.2.1 for the creation of each pool 18.50 Fr.1.3  Analyses for Sars-CoV-2 antibodies  1.3.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of analyses for Sars-CoV-2 antibodies:a. if instructed to do so by the responsible cantonal body;b.  if instructed to do so by a doctor four weeks after full vaccination in accordance with FOPH recommendations in the case of persons with severe immodeficiency;c. if instructed to do so by a doctor with a view to deciding whether a specific person should undergo therapy with monoclonal antibodies.1.3.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided:a. when collecting a sample, by:1. the following service providers under the Health Insurance Act:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,2. test centres operated by or on behalf of a canton,3. socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment,4. assistants as defined in the InvIA;b. when an analysis is conducted, by laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA.1.3.3 It shall pay a maximum of 96.50 francs for the analysis for Sars-CoV-2 antibodies. This amount covers the following services and cost components:a. for collecting a sample:ServiceMaximum amountPatient consultation and taking sample,including protective materials22.50 Fr.Reporting the test result to the person tested and to the responsible authorities under Article 12 paragraph 1 EpidA  2.50 Fr.Detailed doctor-patient consultation on the indications, where such is carried out22.50 Fr.b. for the analysis for Sars-CoV-2 antibodies:ServiceMaximum amountIf conducted on behalf of another service provider, comprising:49 Fr.– analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA25 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material24 Fr.If conducted without being requested by another service provider, comprising:30 Fr.– analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA25 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material  5 Fr.1.4 Immunological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 antigens and Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use  1.4.1. The Confederation shall pay the costs of immunological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 antigens and for Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use according to the diagnostic standard in the following cases only:a. persons who have symptoms;b. persons who have been in close contact with an infected person as defined in Article 7 paragraph 1 of the COVID-19 Special Situation Ordinance;c. persons who wish to leave contact quarantine early in accordance with Article 8 of the COVID-19 Special Situation Ordinance;d. ... e. persons who have been notified by the SwissCovid app that they have potentially been in close contact with a person infected with Sars-CoV-2; the Confederation shall pay the costs of a single test;f. persons resident abroad who work, study or train in Switzerland, in cases where they are required to produce a negative molecular-biological test result for Sars-CoV-2 when entering their foreign country of residence and no other authority will cover the costs;g. persons resident in Switzerland who work, study or train abroad where they are required to produce a negative molecular-biological test result for Sars-CoV-2 when entering the foreign country concerned and no other authority will cover the costs;h. following a positive result from a pooled molecular-biological analysis;1. in accordance with Number 1.2, 2. in accordance with Numbers 1.7, 2.2 and 3.2;i. as part of outbreak investigation and control procedures ordered by a doctor:j.120 ...k. children under the age of 16;l. persons who can prove that they cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds; as proof, a medical certificate is required from a doctor who  who is authorised to practise their profession under their own professional responsibility under the Medical Professions Act  of 23 June 2006121;m. visitors to hospitals, homes for the elderly and care homes and other socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment;n. persons who do not fall under letters a–m, provided they have already received one dose of a vaccine but they are not vaccinated in accordance with Annex 1a number 1, for six weeks from receiving the single dose of the vaccine, in the case of the Janssen Ad26.COV2.S / Covid-19 vaccine, for 22 days.o. any persons who do not fall under letters a–n.1.4.2 ...1.4.3 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided:a. when collecting a sample and conducting an analysis, by:1. the following service providers under the Health Insurance Act:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,2. test centres operated by or on behalf of a canton,3. socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment,4. assistants as defined in the InvIA.1.4.4 It shall pay a maximum of 88.50 francs for immunological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 antigens and for Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use. This amount includes the following services and cost components:a. for collecting a sample:ServiceMaximum amountPatient consultation and taking sample, including protective materials22.50 Fr.Reporting the test result to the person tested and to the responsible authorities under Article 12 paragraph 1 EpidA and requesting the activation code generated by the PT system when infection is detected and for issuing the COVID-19 test certificate  2.50 Fr.Detailed doctor-patient consultation on the indications, where such is carried out22.50 Fr.b. for the immunological analysis for Sars-CoV-2 antigens and for a Sars-CoV-2 rapid test for specialist use:ServiceMaximum amountIf carried out without being requested by another authorised service provider, comprising:11 Fr. – analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA  6 Fr.– ordering processing  5 Fr.If carried out on behalf of another authorised service provider, comprising:30 Fr.– analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA  6 Fr.– order processing, overheads and samplingmaterials24 Fr.120 In force until 10 Oct. 2021 (AS 2021 145, 507, 582).121 SR 811.111.5 Molecular-biological detection of one or more Sars-CoV-2 variants of concern  1.5.1 On the order of the competent cantonal authority and provided the results lead to specific measures by the canton, the Confederation shall, if a molecular-biological analysis produces a positive result, pay the costs of the molecular-biological detection of one or more Sars-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), but only.1.5.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided by laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA.1.5.3 On the order of the competent cantonal authority, molecular biological detection may be carried out by one of the following methods:a. mutation-specific PCR testing;b. partial genome sequencing.1.5.4 It shall pay 106 francs for the molecular-biological detection of one or more Sars-CoV-2 variants of concern. The amount covers the following services and cost components:ServiceMaximum amountIf carried out without being requested by another authorised service provider, for the analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA82 Fr.If carried out on behalf of another service provider, comprising:106 Fr.– analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA82 Fr.– order processing,  overheads and sampling materials24 Fr.1.6  Diagnostic sequencing for Sars-CoV-2  1.6.1  The Confederation shall pay the costs of diagnostic sequencing for Sars-CoV-2 2 by means of whole genome sequencing only if ordered by the competent cantonal authority and only in the following cases:a.  in cases where there is reasonable suspicion of the presence of a Sars-CoV-2 variant, in particular in the case of specific severe cases in hospitals and in selected cases in persons suffering from severe immunosuppression;b.  the targeted sequencing of samples in the case of outbreaks in hospitals, homes for the elderly and care homes;c.  targeted and random sequencing in the event of major outbreaks.1.6.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided by:a. micro-biological diagnostic laboratories that hold a licence under Article 16 EpidA;b. reference laboratories that meet the requirements of Article 17 EpidA.1.6.3  It shall pay a maximum of 221 francs for sequencing for Sars-CoV-2. The amount covers the following services and cost components:ServiceMaximum amountConduct of the analysis, comprising:221 Fr.– analysis and report to the authorities under Article 12 paragraph 2 EpidA197 Fr.– order processing, overheads and samplingmaterials  24 Fr.1.7 Pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 for individual persons  1.7.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of pooled molecular-biological saliva analyses for Sars-CoV-2 for the following persons on an individual basis, provided they are not symptomatic:a. persons in accordance with Number 1.4.1 letter k;b. persons in accordance with Number 1.4.1 letter l;c. persons in accordance with Number 1.4.1 letter n;d. all persons who do not fall under letters a–c.1.7.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided by the following service providers:a. for the supervision of the person being tested when taking the sample by:1. the following service providers under the HIA:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories in accordance with Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories in accordance with Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that hold a licence in accordance with Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,b. when an analysis is conducted, by laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA.1.7.3 In the case of pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 for individual persons, it shall pay a maximum of 36 francs. The amount covers the following services and cost components:a. for taking the sample:ServiceMaximum amountFor supervising the taking of the sample by the person tested and assigning the sample to the person concerned  15 Fr.For reporting the test result to the person tested and issuing the COVID-19 test certificate    2.50 Fr.b. for pooled molecular-biological analyses for individual persons:ServiceMaximum amountIf carried out on behalf of another authorised service provider, comprising:  16 Fr.– for the analysis  13 Fr.– order processing, overheads and samplingmaterials    3 Fr.If carried out on behalf of another authorised service provider, comprising:  13.50 Fr.– for the analysis  13 Fr.– order processing, overheads and samplingmaterials    0.50 Fr.c. for centralised pooling: ServiceMaximum amountFor organising the pool, per person    2.50 Fr.2  Reduced tariff for targeted and repetitive testing  2.1  Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests rapid tests for specialist use  2.1.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use only in following cases:a. in the case of targeted and repetitive testing in schools, universities and training centres in order to prevent and detect outbreaks, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton makes provision for this and submits a plan to the FOPH;b. in situations with a significantly higher probability of transmission, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton makes provision for this and submits a plan to the FOPH;c. in relation to testing over a limited period in connection with uncontrolled outbreaks of infection, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton makes provision for this;d. in the case of tests before and during school camps for participants and supervisors, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton makes provision for this and submits a plan to the FOPH.2.1.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided:a. when collecting a sample and conducting an analysis, by:1. the following service providers under the Health Insurance Act:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,2. test centres operated by or on behalf of a canton,3. socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment,4. assistants as defined in the InvIA.2.1.3 It shall pay shall pay a maximum of 30.50 francs for a Sars-CoV-2-rapid test for specialist use. The amount covers the following services and cost components:ServiceMaximum amountIf the sample is not taken by the tested person him- or herself: taking the sample and conducting a test, including the test materials, the protective materials and working time, and for the analysis and order processing28 Fr.If the sample is taken by the tested person him- or herself: taking the sample and conducting a test, including the test materials, the protective materials and working time, and for the analysis and order processing14 Fr.For issuing the COVID-19 test certificate    2.50 Fr.2.2  Pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2  2.2.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 only in following cases:a. in the case of targeted and repetitive testing in schools, universities and training centres in order to prevent and detect outbreaks, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton makes provision for this and submits a plan to the FOPH or provided the testing is coordinated via a platform made available by the Confederation;b. in situations with a significantly higher probability of transmission, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton makes provision for this and submits a plan to the FOPH or provided the testing is coordinated via a platform made available by the Confederation;c. in relation to testing over a limited period in connection with uncontrolled outbreaks of infection, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton makes provision for this or provided the testing is coordinated via a platform made available by the Confederation;d. in the case of testing for participants and supervisors before and during camps, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton submits a plan to the FOPH or provided the testing is coordinated via a platform made available by the Confederation.2.2.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided:a. when collecting a sample and conducting an analysis, by:1. the following service providers under the Health Insurance Act:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,2. test centres operated by or on behalf of a canton,3. socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment,4. assistants as defined in the InvIA;b. it shall pay the costs only if the services are provided by laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA.2.2.3 It shall pay a maximum of 311.50 francs for pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2. The amount covers the following services and cost components:a. for collecting a sample: ServiceMaximum amountTaking the sample, including the protective materials and working time16.50 Fr.b. for the pooled molecular-biological analysis:ServiceMaximum amountIf conducted on behalf of another service provider, comprising:274 Fr.– analysis with a minimum pool size of 4  82 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material  24 Fr.– surcharge for additional sampling up to a maximum pool size of 25    8 Fr.If conducted without being requested by another service provider, comprising:255 Fr.– analysis with a minimum pool size of 4  82 Fr.– ordering processing, overheads and sampling material    5 Fr.– surcharge for additional sampling up to a maximum pool size of 25    8 Fr.c. for centralised pooling: ServiceMaximum amountWhen conducted at compulsory school level, at upper secondary level and at school camps, for the creation of each pool 18.50 Fr.d. for the certificate:ServiceMaximum amountFor issuing the COVID-19 test certificate    2.50 Fr.3  Basic tariff for targeted and repetitive testing  3.1 Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use  3.1.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use only in following cases:a. where targeted and repetitive testing is carried out in hospitals, homes for the elderly and care homes and other socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment;b. where targeted and repetitive testing is carried out in businesses and clubs, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton submits a plan to the FOPH;c. where a contact person is in quarantine and targeted and repetitive testing is carried in the business where the contact person works, with at least one test per week;d. ...3.1.2 ...3.1.3 It shall pay the costs of Sars-CoV-2 rapid tests for specialist use under section 3.1.1 only if the services are provided by:1. the following service providers under the Health Insurance Act:– doctors– pharmacists– hospitals– laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA– care homes– organisations that provide nursing services and other assistance at home,2. test centres operated by or on behalf of a canton;3. socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment;4. assistants as defined in the InvIA.3.1.4 It shall pay a maximum of 8.50 francs for a Sars-CoV-2 rapid test for specialist use under section 3.1.1. This amount covers the following services and cost components:ServiceMaximum amountConducting the Sars-CoV-2 rapid test for specialist use, test materials only    6.00 Fr.For issuing the COVID-19 test certificate    2.50 Fr.s3.2  Pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2  3.2.1 The Confederation shall pay the costs of pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2 only in following cases:a. where targeted and repetitive testing is carried out in hospitals, homes for the elderly and care homes and other socio-medical institutions that admit persons for treatment or care, for rehabilitation or for socio-professional rehabilitation or employment;b. where targeted and repetitive testing is carried out in businesses and clubs, provided the responsible authority or organisation in the canton submits a plan to the FOPH or provided the testing is coordinated via a platform made available by the Confederation;c. where a contact person is in quarantine and targeted and repetitive testing is carried out in the business where the contact person works, with at least one test per week.3.2.2 It shall pay the costs only if the services are provided by laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 3 HIO and hospital laboratories under Article 54 paragraph 2 HIO that are licensed under Article 16 paragraph 1 EpidA.3.2.3 It shall pay a maximum of 295 francs for pooled molecular-biological analyses for Sars-CoV-2. The amount covers the following services and cost components:ServiceMaximum amountIf conducted on behalf of another service provider, comprising:274 Fr.– analysis with a minimum pool size of 4  82 Fr.– order processing, overheads and sampling materials  24 Fr.– surcharge for additional sampling up to a maximum pool size of 25– for conducting a centralised pool in cases under number 3.2.1 letters b and c for the creation of each pool       8 Fr.  18.50 Fr.If conducted without being requested by another service provider, comprising:255 Fr.– analysis with a minimum pool size of 4  82 Fr.– order processing, overheads and sampling materials    5 Fr.– surcharge for additional sampling up to a maximum pool size of 25– for conducting a centralised pool in cases under number 3.2.1 letters b and c for the creation of each pool    8 Fr.18.50 Fr.For issuing the COVID-19 test certificate    2.50 Fr.3.3122  ... 122 In force until 30 Sept. 2021 (AS 2021 507). 4 Limitations  4.1 If both a molecular-biological analysis for Sars-CoV-2 in accordance with number 1.1 and an analysis for Sars-CoV-2 antibodies in accordance with number 1.3 are carried out on the same person on the same day, the Confederation shall make only one payment of the amount due for collecting a sample in accordance with number 1.1.3 letter a and 1.3.3 letter a and the amount due for the order processing, overheads and sampling materials in accordance with the number 1.1.3 letter b and 1.3.3 letter b.4.2 ...4.3 If both a molecular-biological analysis for Sars-CoV-2 in accordance with number 1.1 and the molecular-biological detection of one or more Sars-CoV-2 variants of concern in accordance with number 1.5 or sequencing for Sars-CoV-2 in accordance with number 1.6 are carried out by the same service provider, the Confederation shall make only one payment in respect of its share of the costs for order processing and overheads in accordance with numbers 1.1.3 letter b and 1.5.3 letter a or 1.6.3.4.4 In the case of analyses for Sars-CoV-2, where the person tested can take the sample, no charge may be made for collecting a sample.Annex 7123 123 Inserted by No II of the O of 13 Jan. 2021 (Employees at High Risk), in force from  18 Jan. 2021 to 31 Dec. 2021 (AS 2021 5) (AS 2021 5). Amended by No II para. 1 of the O of 17 Dec. 2021, in force from 1 Jan. 2022 until 31 March 2022 (AS 2021 881; Art. 29 para. 7).(Art. 27a para. 10 let. b, 12 and 13 and Art. 29 para. 7)Diseases and genetic anomalies that make the persons concerned persons at high risk According to the current state of science, a high risk can only be assumed for certain categories of adult person. The following criteria therefore apply to adults only.1. High blood pressure (hypertension)  – Arterial hypertension with end-organ damage– Therapy-resistant arterial hypertension2. Cardio-vascular diseases  2.1 General criteria  – Patients with dyspnoea of functional class NYHA ≥ II and NT per BNP > 125 pg/ml– Patients with ≥ 2 cardio-vascular risk factors (one of which is diabetes or arterial hypertension)– Prior stroke and/or symptomatic vasculopathy– Chronic renal insufficiency (Stage 3, GFR <60ml/min)2.2 Other criteria  2.2.1 Coronary heart disease  – Myocardial infarction (STEMI and NSTEMI) in the past 12 months– Symptomatic chronic coronary syndrome despite medical treatment (irrespective of any prior revascularisation)2.2.2 Disease of the heart valves  – Moderate or serious stenosis and/or regurgitation in addition to at least one general criterion– Any surgical or percutaneous valve replacement in addition to at least one general criterion2.2.3 Cardiac insufficiency  – Patients with dyspnoea of functional class NYHA II–IV or NT-Pro BNP > 125pg/ml despite medical treatment for any LVEF (HFpEF, HFmrEF, HFrEF)– Cardiomyopathy with any cause– Pulmonary arterial hypertension2.2.4 Arrhythmia  – Atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of at least 2 points– Prior implant of pacemaker (incl. ICD and/or CRT implantation) in addition to one general criterion2.2.5 Adults with congenital heart disease  – Congenital heart disease according to the individual assessment of the attending cardiologist3. Chronic lung and respiratory diseases  – Chronic obstructive lung diseases GOLD Grade II-IV– Pulmonary emphysema– Unmanaged asthma, in particular serious bronchial asthma– Interstitial lung diseases / pulmonary fibrosis– Active lung cancer– Pulmonary arterial hypertension– Pulmonary vascular disease– Active sarcoidosis– Cystic fibrosis– Chronic lung infections (atypical mycobacteriosis, bronchiectasis, etc.)– Ventilated patients– Diseases involving a severely reduced lung capacity4. Diabetes  – Diabetes mellitus, with long-term complications or a HbA1c of > 8% or more5. Diseases/Therapies that weaken the immune system  – Serious immunosuppression (e.g. HIV infection with a CD4+ T-cell count < 200µl)– Neutropenia ≥ 1 week– Lymphocytopenia <0.2x109/L– Hereditary immunodeficiencies– Use of medication that suppresses the immune defences (such as long-term use of glucocorticoids (prednisolone equivalent > 20 mg/day), monoclonal antibodies, cytostatics, biologics, etc.)– Aggressive lymphomas (all entities)– Acute lymphatic leukaemia– Acute myeloid leukaemia– Acute promyelocytic leukaemia– T-cell prolymphocytic leukaemia– Primary lymphomas of the central nervous system– Stem cell transplantation– Amyloidosis (light-chain (AL) amyloidosis)– Chronic lymphatic leukaemia– Multiple myeloma– Sickle-cell disease– Bone marrow transplants– Organ transplants– Persons on a waiting list for a transplant6. Cancer  – Cancer undergoing medical treatment7. Obesity  – Patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or more8.  Liver disease  – Cirrhosis of the liver9.  Kidney disease  – Chronic renal insufficiency from GFR < 60 ml/min10.  Trisomy 21