Visiting ban in elderly care is extended
The national ban on visits to the elderly care will be extended until August 31, announces Lena Hallengren, Minister of Social Affairs, at a press conference on Monday. The...
Children and adolescents with symptoms of covid-19 are recommended testing
Children and young people who have symptoms of covid-19 are recommended to do so-called PCR tests, in order to be able to go back to school more quickly.
Recommendations for visits to nursing homes
On 1 October, the general ban on visits to nursing homes will be lifted. People above the age of 70 are at high risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19.
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.
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...
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...
Official information about Covid-19
Information from Swedish authorities about Covid-19.
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...
A temporary ban on travel to Sweden due to covid-19
In response to the European Council and Commission's recommendation, the Government has decided to temporarily stop unnecessary trips to Sweden from countries outside Europe.
Advice against unnecessary travel to parts of northern Italy and parts of South Korea
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs ("Utrikesdepartementet") advises against all unnecessary travel to parts of northern Italy and parts of South Korea. This is because of...