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Important public announcement for Vargön, Västra Götaland county

Update May 22nd, 8:23 P.M.: The message is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement for Borlänge, Dalarna county

There is a fire in a waste disposal plant and  smoke is drifting toward the town centre. The leader of rescue operations urges everyone in the area to go inside, and to close doors, windows, and ventilation.  For more information in Swedish, listen to Swedish radio channel P4 Dalarna.

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Public Health Agency: Low proportion of antibodies among elderly

The largest proportion of antibodies is found in people in Stockholm – and in the 20-64 age group. It shows the first results of the Public Health Agency's study of the presence of antibodies against the new corona virus.

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New contingency zones around Swedish nuclear power plants

The government has decided to establish new contingency zones for Swedish nuclear power plants from 1 July 2022. In these zones, there will be iodine tablets available, a warning system, and plans for evacuation and staying indoors.

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Holiday camps are OK this summer

It is important that children are able to continue with their usual activities as much as possible. Therefore, the Public Health Agency of Sweden ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") is permitting holiday camps and camp activities this summer, as long as they are held in smaller groups and close to home.

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The government extends the entry ban to Sweden

To mitigate the effects of the corona virus spread, the government extends the temporary entry ban to June 15.

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Important public announcement for Borlänge, Dalarna county

There is a fire in Gylle school on Idrottsvägen and fire is spreading. The smoke is drifting toward the town centre. The leader of rescue operations urges everyone in the area to go inside, and to close doors, windows, and ventilation. For more information in Swedish, listen to Swedish radio…

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Swedish Transport Agency: Celebrations on student floats banned

As of 15 May there is a ban on travelling on student floats. This decision has been made by the Swedish Transport Agency at the request of the Public Health Agency of Sweden.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the advice from foreign travel

Travelling abroad may have to wait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its travel advice by one month.

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Sifo survey: Fewer say they have changed their behaviour

Fewer people state that they avoid social activities or public transport than a week ago. This was shown by a study conducted by Kantar Sifo on behalf of The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency.

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The Public Health Agency of Sweden: Pregnant women are urged to exercise caution

Pregnant women should avoid being infected with COVID 19 during the last stages of pregnancy and before giving birth. Pregnant women with risk factors such as obesity, diabetes or high blood pressure should be especially careful states the Public Health Agency of Sweden.

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Small-scale graduation celebration this year

There will be no large graduation celebrations this year. The Public Health Agency of Sweden clarifies this now.

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Age does not determine the right to healthcare

Due to the mention in the media that elderly people should not be offered intensive care, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (“Socialstyrelsen”) makes it clear that this is not the case. The national principles for prioritising intensive care stipulate that everyone must have care on…

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Great risk of wildfires

Due to the increasing fire risk, MSB is preparing helicopters for fire-extinguishing missions. At the same time, MSB is appealing to the public to be cautious in forests and fields.

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Public Health Agency of Sweden: Different Walpurgis Night this year

Due to the spread of COVID-19, this year's celebration of Walpurgis Night will be different, writes the Public Health Agency of Sweden. One should avoid parties and think about not forming crowds. It is also important to keep a distance to other people, also outdoors.