On 11 February, the government of Liechtenstein set up a "new coronavirus 2019-nCoV" staff, which, under the chairmanship of the government councilor Mauro Pedrazzini, will monitor developments related to the new coronavirus and coordinate necessary measures for Liechtenstein. On 26 February, the government announced that the country was already preparing extensively for possible coronavirus cases, although there have so far been no confirmed reports. On 27 February, the government announced that the first two suspected cases in Liechtenstein had been tested negatively. In addition, the population was made aware of various information pages on the novel coronavirus.
March 2020
On 3 March, the first case was reported in the country with a young man who had contact with an infected person in Switzerland. He developed symptoms and turned himself to the state hospital where he was confirmed to have the new virus. He is currently being isolated at the state hospital. On 16 March, the government of Liechtenstein imposed or announced considerable restrictions on social life in Liechtenstein, such as restrictive event rules and bans on entertainment and leisure activities to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the country. On 17 March and on 20 March, the measures were tightened again by the government. On 21 March, the Liechtenstein State Police announced that three police officers were currently tested positive for the coronavirus. All were in quarantine. By 21 March, a total of 44 people living in Liechtenstein had tested positive for the coronavirus. On 23 March, 51 positive corona cases from Liechtenstein were reported. The government also announced that it would increase the number of hospital beds in Liechtenstein and set up a new test facility. On 25 March, a total of 53 people living in Liechtenstein had tested positive for the coronavirus.
April 2020
On 4 April, one person died of corona virus in Liechtenstein.
Statistics
Infections
The government of Liechtenstein reports on its website in daily notifications about the number of cases in the country that have been reported: Infections in Liechtenstein Infections in Liechtenstein
Tests
The following tests were carried out on suspected cases of COVID-19 on the basis of communications from the Government of Liechtenstein:
