Ministry for Foreign Affairs lifts its advice against travel to Malta and Slovenia
On Thursday, 8th October, the advice against tourist trips to Malta and Slovenia is being lifted, according to The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD). A ten-day quarantine...
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.
About the Covid-19 vaccination programme
According to plan, Sweden's Covid-19 vaccination programme could begin as early as January 2021.
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.
Upper-secondary schools may use distance teaching
From Monday 23 November, upper-secondary schools may use distance teaching as a complement to teaching on-site in order to reduce crowding in school premises and thereby the risk...
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...
Great risk of wildfires
Due to the increasing fire risk, MSB is preparing helicopters for fire-extinguishing missions. At the same time, MSB is appealing to the public to be cautious in forests and...
Public Health Agency of Sweden: Different Walpurgis Night this year
Due to the spread of COVID-19, this year's celebration of Walpurgis Night will be different, writes the Public Health Agency of Sweden. One should avoid parties and think about...
The Swedish Medical Products Agency advises against self-testing for COVID-19
The Swedish Medical Products Agency advises against self-testing to prove COVID-19. Such tests can be purchased on the internet, but you run the risk of doing more harm than good...
New information on covid-19 risk groups
In a new report, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (“Socialstyrelsen”) identifies the groups most at risk of being especially seriously affected if they contract...