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SMHI: Class 3 warning for extremely high flow in the Nissan and Lagan rivers

A Class 3 warning for extremely high flow has been issued for River Nissan, from Hyltebruk to the estuary, and for river Lagan from the Bolmån tributary, Lake Kösen, down to the estuary.

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Update to travel advisory for China

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs ("Utrikesdepartementet" or "UD") advises against all non-essential travel to China, with the exception of Hong Kong and Macao. UD previously advised against all travel to Hubei province. This advisory is in effect until further notice.

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Flooding in southern Sweden

Update February 19, 10.10: The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute ("SMHI") has issued class 2 warnings for high water flows in parts of Kronobergs county and Blekinge county. The water flows are expected to be high during this week.

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The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs warns against all travel to Hubei province

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) now warns against all travel to Hubei province but also against non-essential travel to Zhejiang province.

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Weather warnings regarding storm gusts issued for parts of Western Sweden

Update on February 8, 23.00: Weather warnings class 2 concerning storm gusts have also been issued for Skåne county, and the islands Öland and Gotland.

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The Public Health Agency – Quarantine rules

Healthy individuals returning from areas in China where there are reported cases of the new coronavirus should be alert to symptoms, but need not be quarantined, writes the Swedish Public Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten").

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Swedish citizens have been transported home from Wuhan

The Swedish Foreign Ministry ("Utrikesdepartementet") and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency ("MSB") have brought home twelve Swedish citizens from China.

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The Swedish government classifies the coronavirus as an illness that is dangerous to society

On 1 February, the Swedish government classified the new coronavirus as an illness that is dangerous to society. This was done as a contingency measure in order for the agencies to be able to make quick decisions about quarantine if necessary.

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The first confirmed coronavirus case in Sweden

It has been confirmed that a woman in the county of Jönköping is infected with the coronavirus, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This woman recently visited the Wuhan region of China. She is currently being cared for at Ryhov County Hospital, where she is being kept in isolation.

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WHO classes the outbreak of the corona virus as an international threat to human life

At a meeting held on Thursday (30.01), the World Health Organisation (WHO) decided to class the outbreak of the new corona virus 2019-nCoV as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The decision was taken because the virus outbreak requires the countries of the world to…

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all unnecessary travel to Hubei in China

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, MFA, strongly advises against all unnecessary travel to Hubei province in China due to the corona virus.

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Official information on the new coronavirus

The Public Health Agency of Sweden considers the risk of the coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, spreading to Sweden to be very low. Here you can find information from competent authorities about the virus, spread of infection and handling of the outbreak.

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Crisis support for those affected by explosions in Kista and Husby

Following two explosions during the night in Kista and Husby, the District Council is on site offering crisis support. Two premises have been opened for residents who have been affected.

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Warning: mercury found in skin lightening creams

During routine store inspections, environmental health officers have discovered mercury in six different skin lightening creams. Mercury is very harmful. The Swedish Medical Products Agency is therefore issuing a warning against the use of these creams.

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MFA advises against all unnecessary travel to Iran

Due to changes in the security situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on 9 January 2020 has decided to advise against all unnecessary travel to Iran. The reason is an altered security situation that is difficult to predict and that can change quickly.