Stunning! and so worrisome...

Timely and transparent exchange of data during a pandemic is of great importance. @SpiezLab is proud to support the @WHO BioHub initiative. Within this framework, we will function as a repository for SARS-CoV-2 viruses or other pathogens with epidemic or pandemic potential.

After years of engagement, the @OPCW Executive Council just adopted a 🇦🇺🇨🇭🇺🇸 initiated decision affirming the ban of aerosolised CNS-acting chemicals in law enforcement – an important step to safeguard the integrity of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention! #EC96

IAEA & 🇨🇭Switzerland’s @SpiezLab Enhance Collaboration for Environmental Protection https://t.co/OZKqIl4LUo The lab supported @iaeaorg in Fukushima, Marshall Islands. It will now develop novel radioanalytical methods for 190+ ALMERA laboratories across 🌐.

@SpiezLab festigt die Zusammenarbeit mit der Internationalen Atomenergie-Organisation (@iaeaorg)

In February in Vienna, today in Bern: 2nd meeting with @rafaelmgrossi, Director General of the @IAEAorg, an important partner to 🇨🇭 in the fields of nuclear non-proliferation, science-diplomacy and sustainable development.

At @SpiezLab with @marccadisch. A lot of scientific work with @IAEAorg happens here, not only to ensure nuclear stays peaceful but also to protect environment. Discussed opportunities for further collaboration in fighting pandemics & more. Towards same goals: peace, development!

Social distancing alters clinical course of #COVID19 in young adults. Study:

The rate of confirmed cases [on the x-axis] against the rate of testing [on the y-axis]. • A country that gets the pandemic under control stops moving to the right. • If it tests widely it moves up. The US stayed on very low testing and moved far to the right.

Happy birthday @UN ! Switzerland is happy to contribute to your work with its experience and innovations. A strong and effective organization is in our interest, as it is in the interest of all other countries in the world. #MultilateralismMatters

Die Anzahl Neuinfizierter steigt in den letzten Tagen wieder an. Beunruhigend! Hygiene und Distanz trotz Lockerung der Maßnahmen sind dringend. Alles andere ist ein Freipass für das Virus!

The current number of patients tested in Switzerland is about 4'000/day. So there is plenty of free capacity. Even with mild symptoms, @BAG_OFSP_UFSP recommends getting tested without delay. #CoronaInfoCH

This week, #AmbMcMullen visited the @SpiezLab, 🇨🇭's premier federal institute for nuclear, biological, and chemical protection. He met director Dr. Marc Cadisch and learned about the lab's work, collaborative efforts with U.S. organizations, and contributions to fight #COVID19.

The dashboard to monitor the effective reproductive number in Switzerland is now online on the website of the National COVID-19 Science Taskforce. Thank you, @sbonhoeffer, @C_Althaus and team! https://t.co/xY3ZwTwXzN #COVIDー19

Swiss labs are getting ready for intensified testing during post-lockdown phase according to @SpiezLab survey. Nationwide a little over 60 labs are building up testing capacities of over 15'000 samples per day. Supply chain remains a challenge. #CoronaInfoCH #COVID19

Im Labor Spiez analysieren Spezialisten @BABS_OFPP_UFPP und @schweizerarmee 7 Tage die Woche u.a Corona-Verdachtsproben und testen Qualität von Schutzmasken. @Violapamherd besuchte Mitarbeitende und Armeeangehörige und dankte für die geleistete Arbeit. #CoronaInfoCH #COVIDー19

Collaboration between academia and gov't agencies in times of crisis: The example of @ETH, Swiss federal gov't labs, Army Health Services, @SpiezLab and @BAG_OFSP_UFSP: "ETH makes lab equipment available for coronavirus tests" https://t.co/W6Q4gz1Jcx #covid19 #CoronaInfoCH

A #Swiss delegation visited the @iaeana labs in Seibersdorf today and discussed how the Dosimetry lab’s Linear Accelerator will be used to train #medical professionals and improve #cancer treatment therapy worldwide.

Succesfull sampling and radiation monitoring expedition to the #BokaakandBikarAtolls. Thanks to the @rmiepa and @Mimra colleagues that took part for their support. Thanks to the @iaeaorg and @SpiezLab for the unique opportunity!!!

@SpiezLab is #hiring: We are looking for an accomplished microbiologist to lead our biology division. The position requires proficiency in German and some French (or vice versa). Klick to apply: https://t.co/QtEEEnyEum #jobs #Switzerland #microbiology