The travel warning is extended until 1 July
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) has decided to extend its warning against non-essential travel until 1 July.
Astra Zeneca vaccine should not be given to the elderly
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that the Astra Zeneca vaccine be given primarily to people between the ages of 18 and 64. Instead, people over age 64 should receive...
Changes related to entry into Sweden and travel abroad
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet) has extended the advice against non-essential travel to most countries around the world until 1st September.
Prolonged restrictions due to high rate of spread of infection
The Government and the Public Health Agency of Sweden are prolonging several restrictions in the country until 17 May. This is because the rate of spread of Covid-19 remains high...
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is suggesting proof of vaccination
The Swedish Public Health Agency has asked the government to introduce vaccination certificates for events for people aged 18 and older from 1st December. The vaccination...
Extension of the Covid-19 Act and the Food Service Act
The Government proposes to extend the Covid-19 Act and the Food Service Act until 31 January 2022.
Pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19
After a review of the current state of knowledge, the Public Health Authority has decided that pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19 in phase four, in the...
Travelers from Norway are urged to get tested and to avoid contact with others
The Public Health Agency of Sweden urges everyone who travels into Sweden from Norway, or who has recently been in Norway, to test for covid-19 and avoid contact with others.
People aged between 18 and 65 are recommended to have a third dose
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that people between the ages of 18 and 65 should be offered a third booster dose of the vaccine. The dose is to be administered...
Children in special groups 5-11 years are recommended to be vaccined against COVID-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that children in special groups who are extra vulnerable to upper respiratory tract infections are vaccinated against COVID-19. The...