Age does not determine the right to healthcare
Due to the mention in the media that elderly people should not be offered intensive care, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (“Socialstyrelsen”) makes it clear that...
Easier to socialise if you have antibodies
The Public Health Agency of Sweden deems that people who have received a positive antibody test result can socialise more with family and close friends. This can be of particular...
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...
Travel recommendations for domestic travel to be relaxed
From 13 June, symptom-free individuals can travel in Sweden, says Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.
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.
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.
New rules for reduced crowding in dining establishments
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has decided to amend regulations and general recommendations for dining establishments, such as restaurants, cafés and nightclubs, in order to...
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...
Pfizer/BioNTech's covid vaccine approved in the EU
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is recommending the approval of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine. The European Commission gave its approval on Monday.