Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_17 (total VARCHAR, silver VARCHAR, country VARCHAR, gold VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many times does Switzerland have under 7 golds and less than 3 silvers?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total) FROM table_name_17 WHERE country = "switzerland" AND gold < 7 AND silver < 3