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.
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.
Concerning exceptions to the 50-person limit
The government is reviewing the rules for the number of participants allowed in various contexts during the pandemic.
The period for compensation for risk groups is extended
The Swedish Government has decided to extend the period during which risk groups, relatives and parents of certain seriously ill children can apply for compensation up to and...
Nursing home visit ban will be lifted on 1 October
The government has decided that the visitor ban at nursing homes will be lifted on 1 October.
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.
Changes to the advisory against travel
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is lifting its advice against travel to Cyprus.
The Swedish government proposing extension of corona measures
The Swedish government is proposing an extension of corona-related measures in the area of health insurance and for temporary parental benefit.
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.
The elderly and at-risk groups should be vaccinated first
Persons who are 70 years and older, other risk groups and health and care workers should be given priority when an approved vaccine against covid-19 is available in Sweden. This...