Covid certificate for travelling to Sweden from the Nordic countries
The Public Health Agency proposes that the government introduce requirements for Covid certificates when entering Sweden also from the Nordic countries. Previously, the...
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.
Moderna's vaccine approved in the EU
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. On Wednesday, the European Commission granted what is known as a conditional...
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...
The government is tightening restrictions before the Christmas weekend
The government is tightening a number of restrictions ahead of the Christmas and New Year weekend. Most restrictions apply from December 24 to January 24.
Pregnant women cautioned to take extra care regarding Covid-19
New knowledge regarding an increased risk for pregnant women with regard to Covid-19 has led to the Public Health Agency of Sweden reinforcing and repeating its recommendations...
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.
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...
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.