Covid-19 came to Sweden from several countries
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has mapped and compared the genome of the corona virus in returning travellers. One of the conclusions is that covid-19 most likely came to...
Stricter general advice announced for Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland
The Public Health Agency of Sweden and infection control doctors have made a decision on stricter general advice for the residents of Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland.
Authorities: together we can slow down the spread of the coronavirus
In order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, several authorities now urge the public to take precautions.
Suspension of direct flights between Sweden and Iran due to coronavirus
At the request of the Public Health Agency of Sweden ("Folkhälsomyndigheten"), the Swedish Transport Agency has decided to temporarily withdraw Iran Air's permit for scheduled...
Changes in travel advisories for ten countries
From 30 June, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) will remove the advisory against non-essential travel to ten countries: Belgium, France, Greece,...
The Public Health Agency regarding immunity against Covid-19
A person with a confirmed Covid-19 infection has a very low risk of becoming sick again for at least for six months.
Symptom-free children should stay at home if someone in the family has Covid-19
Even young children living with someone who has Covid-19 should stay at home according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden, which is changing its recommendations.
Local visiting bans possible for retirement homes
Today, the government has decided to allow the Public Health Agency of Sweden to impose local bans on visiting retirement homes.
WHO classes the outbreak of the corona virus as an international threat to human life
At a meeting held on Thursday (30.01), the World Health Organisation (WHO) decided to class the outbreak of the new corona virus 2019-nCoV as a Public Health Emergency of...
Public Health Agency of Sweden: Feel free to exercise, but do it safely
Sports and exercise activities may continue, but certain precautions are needed to reduce the risk of spreading according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. Physical...