Changes to the advisory against travel to United Kingdom
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is lifting its advice against non-essential travel travel to United Kingdom. The decision applies from 14th of september.
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.
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.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden: Limit your time in the company of others during the Christmas holidays
From 14 December, regional advice will be replaced by stricter national regulations and general advice, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends testing of patients who have been to the Tyrol
As of today, the Public Health Agency of Sweden ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") recommends that people who have been in the Austrian state of Tyrol test themselves for covid-19 if they...
Stay at home if anyone in the household has covid-19
Many people are infected by another household member. Those living with someone who has been confirmed to have covid-19 may be subjected to special rules.
Upper-secondary schools may use distance teaching
From Monday 23 November, upper-secondary schools may use distance teaching as a complement to teaching on-site in order to reduce crowding in school premises and thereby the risk...
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.
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...