Changes in travel advisories
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) removes the advisory against non-essential travel to Andorra, Poland and Germany after the 15th of July. UD...
Upper secondary schools are advised to switch to distance learning
From 7 December, the country's upper secondary schools are advised to partially close and switch to distance learning until 6 January. This is a recommendation by the Public...
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...
The Public Health Agency of Sweden: Pregnant women are urged to exercise caution
Pregnant women should avoid being infected with COVID 19 during the last stages of pregnancy and before giving birth. Pregnant women with risk factors such as obesity, diabetes...
Relief for vaccinated seniors
Vaccinated seniors may now return to a slightly more normal life with regard to contact with other people, writes the Swedish Public Health Agency.
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.
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...
Government extending national restrictions
The Government has decided to prolong the alcohol ban after 8 pm at venues serving food and drink and is proposing more measures by means of the pandemic law.
The Government’s plan for phasing out restrictions
On Thursday 27 May, the Government presented its plan for phasing out the restrictions that were put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The age limit is still 65 for Astra Zeneca vaccine
The recommendation remains that people under the age of 65 should not be vaccinated with Astra Zeneca’s Vaxzevria vaccine, says the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten).