BREAKING NEWS

Swiss report 4,068 new coronavirus cases over the weekend

The number of new coronavirus infections rose by 4,068 over the weekend, data from Switzerland's public health agency showed on Monday.

The agency reported a total of 64,436 confirmed cases in Switzerland and tiny neighbouring principality Liechtenstein, up from 60,368 on Friday. The death toll rose by 7 to 1,801.

The country reported its first confirmed case in late February and hit a record this month after dwindling to as few as three on June 1.