Official information on the new coronavirus
The Public Health Agency of Sweden considers the risk of the coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, spreading to Sweden to be very low. Here you can find information from competent authorities...
Increased testing for Covid 19
The government has given the Public Health Agency of Sweden the task of making a proposal for how more people can be tested for COVID 19.
The Public Health Agency – Quarantine rules
Healthy individuals returning from areas in China where there are reported cases of the new coronavirus should be alert to symptoms, but need not be quarantined, writes the...
National ban on visiting retirement homes
The government has decided to impose a ban on visiting all of the country's retirement homes to prevent the spread of COVID 19. The decision will go into effect on 1 April.
Easier to socialise if you have antibodies
The Public Health Agency of Sweden deems that people who have received a positive antibody test result can socialise more with family and close friends. This can be of particular...
The government is tightening restrictions before the Christmas weekend
The government is tightening a number of restrictions ahead of the Christmas and New Year weekend. Most restrictions apply from December 24 to January 24.
Masks in public transport from 7 January
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that passengers should wear masks when travelling by public transport. The recommendation applies to journeys taken on weekdays...
New information on covid-19 risk groups
In a new report, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (“Socialstyrelsen”) identifies the groups most at risk of being especially seriously affected if they contract...
Official information about Covid-19
Information from Swedish authorities about Covid-19.
The Government: Ban on serving alcohol after 10 pm
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has proposed a new law temporarily banning the serving of alcohol after 10 pm.