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...
SMHI issues hurricane and storm warnings in northern areas
On Friday, SMHI announced a number of category 2 warnings of windy weather in northern Sweden. Winds are expected to be most extreme in the uplands of northern Lappland, with...
Stricter general advice announced for Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland
The Public Health Agency of Sweden and infection control doctors have made a decision on stricter general advice for the residents of Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland.
New suggested measures against Covid-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has drawn up proposals for new measures to slow down the spread of infection from Covid-19 and reduce the pressure on the healthcare system.
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
A severe earthquake struck parts of northwestern Syria and southeastern Türkiye on 6 February. The earthquake has caused widespread devastation, with buildings destroyed and many...
Red warning for high water discharge and flooding in Gavleån River
🔺 Recent rain has caused extremely high flows and flooding in the Gavleån River. SMHI has issued a red alert, which is the most serious level of SMHI weather alerts.
A maximum of eight people may gather
The government proposes further restrictions on public assembly. Starting on 24 November, for a four-week period, only eight people may attend general gatherings and public...
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...
Adapted restrictions to be introduced 1 June
The spread of infection remains at a high level in Sweden. The date on which adaptations of restrictions and prohibitions may come into force has therefore been postponed until 1...
Several new measures against covid-19 to be introduced January 12
To reduce the rate of infection of covid-19 and its load on the healthcare system, new measures will be introduced as of January 12.