Prolonged restrictions due to high rate of spread of infection
The Government and the Public Health Agency of Sweden are prolonging several restrictions in the country until 17 May. This is because the rate of spread of Covid-19 remains high...
The age limit is still 65 for Astra Zeneca vaccine
The recommendation remains that people under the age of 65 should not be vaccinated with Astra Zeneca’s Vaxzevria vaccine, says the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten).
New recommendations for vaccinated
Three weeks after the first dose, people who have been vaccinated may meet indoors with others from a few different households. They may also go shopping in store. Vaccinated...
Important public announcement for fire and smoke in Malå, Malå Municipality, Västerbotten County
Update 15 April 15.49: The warning has been withdrawn.
Thin ice alert for Uppsala, Stockholm, Södermanland, Jönköping, Örebro, Dalarna, Västmanland, Värmland and Kronoberg counties
The general public is urged not to embark on ice-covered lakes and watercourses in Uppsala County, Stockholm County, Södermanland County, Jönköping County, Dalarna County,...
Limited opening hours for restaurants and catering extablishments
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has today decided on more measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in society. As from 1 March, restaurants and catering extablishments will...
Relief for vaccinated seniors
Vaccinated seniors may now return to a slightly more normal life with regard to contact with other people, writes the Swedish Public Health Agency.
The Government: Ban on alcohol from 8 pm extended
The ban on serving alcohol between 8 pm and 11 am at venues serving food and drink is being extended until 28 February 2021.
Nursing home visit ban is extended
The government has decided to extend the ban on nursing homes until 30 September.
Swedish embassy in Lebanon: Swedish citizens should be careful
This weekend there are demonstrations in Lebanon, that will take place in Beirut.