Travellers from Brazil urged to get tested and avoid contact with others
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that people who have been to Brazil and travelled into Sweden get tested for Covid-19 and avoid contact with others.
Extension of several Covid-19 restrictions
The government announces that the following restrictions will be extended because of the spread of Covid-19.
Moderna vaccine covered by pharmaceutical insurance scheme
A new agreement has been signed that means the state will bear the cost of any adverse effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Warning class 2 for heavy drifting snow
SMHI has issued a warning class 2 for heavy drifting snow in Västerbotten county coastal area and Jämtland county except mountain area.
Distance education possible in lower secondary schools
The swedish government has decided that lower secondary schools (year 7–9) will be given the opportunity to conduct distance education to avoid congestion in the school's...
New restrictions for shops and gyms
From Sunday, shops, shopping centers, gyms and bathhouses must calculate the number of visitors so that each person gets ten square meters. In addition, the maximum limit of...
Parliament says yes to new pandemic law
The Swedish Parliament has said yes to the government's proposal for a temporary pandemic law. The law allows regulation of more businesses than currently possible. For example,...
Upper secondary schools continue with distance learning
The country's upper secondary schools should continue conducting distance or remote learning until 24 January 2021. This is a recommendation by the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
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...
The Public Health Agency of Sweden urges travelers from Great Britain and South Africa to get tested for covid-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden urges all recent travelers from Great Britain or South Africa to Sweden to stay at home for a minimum of seven days, to avoid contact with...