Decision on stricter general recommendations in Jönköping County, Halland County and Örebro County
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has decided on stricter general recommendations after consultation with infection control doctors and county administrative boards in Örebro,...
Negative Covid-19 test required for entry from China
The government is now introducing temporary entry restrictions on travel from China. This means that travellers from China must present a certificate for a negative Covid-19 test...
Third dose of Covid-19 vaccine likely next year
Next year, a large portion of the population is likely to be offered a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Certain risk groups could possibly already get a third dose in the fall.
Vaccination against Covid-19 for individuals aged 16 and over
Adolescents aged 16 and 17 will now be offered vaccination against Covid-19 in Sweden according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The objective is primarily to protect...
The British variant of Covid-19-virus has been identified in Sweden
The new mutated variant of Covid-19-virus that was first discovered in the UK has been found in Sörmland. Infection tracing began immediately after the case was discovered, but...
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...
Negative Covid-19 test result required for entry into Sweden
As of Saturday 6 February, foreign nationals will need to present a negative Covid-19 test result in order to travel into Sweden.
The Public Health Agency regarding immunity against Covid-19
A person with a confirmed Covid-19 infection has a very low risk of becoming sick again for at least for six months.
Prohibition of public gatherings with more than 50 people
From Sunday, March 29, public gatherings and public events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The decision was made by the government on Friday (March 27).
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...