Official information on the new coronavirus
The Public Health Agency of Sweden considers the risk of the coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, spreading to Sweden to be very low. Here you can find information from competent authorities...
Crisis support for those affected by explosions in Kista and Husby
Following two explosions during the night in Kista and Husby, the District Council is on site offering crisis support. Two premises have been opened for residents who have been...
Warning: mercury found in skin lightening creams
During routine store inspections, environmental health officers have discovered mercury in six different skin lightening creams. Mercury is very harmful. The Swedish Medical...
MFA advises against all unnecessary travel to Iran
Due to changes in the security situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on 9 January 2020 has decided to advise against all unnecessary travel to Iran. The reason is an...
Municipal drinking water in Sala may be contaminated
Uppdate: The warning has been withdrawn.
Travel advisory changes
After 12 August, the advisory concerning unnecessary travel to Liechtenstein and Austria will be lifted.
Important public announcement for Östra Ersboda, Umeå
Update August 11th, 05:45 A.M.: The message no longer applies. An Important Public Announcement has been issued for Umeå in Västerbotten County. There is a fire at Östra...
Swedish embassy in Lebanon: Swedish citizens should be careful
This weekend there are demonstrations in Lebanon, that will take place in Beirut.
Concerning exceptions to the 50-person limit
The government is reviewing the rules for the number of participants allowed in various contexts during the pandemic.
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.