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...
Changes to the advisory against travel to Finland and Slovakia
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs lifts advice against non-essential travel to Finland and Slovakia. The decision applies from 21 September.
Sweden to lift ban on entry from all countries
The ban on entry into Sweden from countries outside the EU/EEA will cease to apply on 1 April 2022. This also means that vaccination and test certificates will then no longer be...
Class 2 warning concerning large amounts of snow in Västerbotten
A weather warning class 2 has been issued concerning large amounts of snow in Västerbotten county's coastal district.
Recommendation to be tested after staying abroad extended
Infection tracing shows that many COVID-19 cases can still be linked to foreign travel. The Public Health Agency is therefore extending the recommendation to be tested when...
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...
Important Public Announcement for Vilhelmina, Västerbotten county
Update June 6th, 10:00 A.M: The message is no longer valid.
SMHI warns of very high temperatures
SMHI has issued class 1 warnings for very high temperatures in the counties of Sörmland, Östergötland, Jönköping, Kronoberg, Kalmar and Skåne. Daily temperatures of 30°C or more...
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...
Severe flooding in Gävle and Dalarna
Update 20 August 08.35: Severe flooding has affected parts of Gävleborg and Dalarna counties, causing disturbances in traffic and some municipal services. Here, you find...