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.
Several restrictions being removed on 29th September
According to the Public Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten"), restrictions concerning audience limits and restaurants are no longer necessary from a point of view of protection...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Information about the coronavirus and covid-19 in other languages
The Swedish Public Health Agency (“Folkhälsomyndigheten”) has translated advice about the coronavirus and how to protect yourself and others from being infected into several...
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.