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...
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 British variant of Covid-19-virus has been identified in Sweden
The new mutated variant of Covid-19-virus that was first discovered in the UK has been found in Sörmland. Infection tracing began immediately after the case was discovered, but...
Covid-19 vaccination begins on 27 December
On 27 December, vaccination against Covid-19 will begin in retirement homes in Sweden. The first shipment, with 9750 doses, will be distributed to all regions of the country.
Detailed recommendations for shops, shopping centres and training facilities
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has updated its advice to businesses. It is now clearer that businesses should determine a maximum number to be allowed on the premises at a...
Pfizer/BioNTech's covid vaccine approved in the EU
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is recommending the approval of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine. The European Commission gave its approval on Monday.
No entry from the UK and Denmark
The Swedish government announced on Monday that entry bans to Sweden from the UK and Denmark will be introduced, due to the new variant of the SARS-Cov-2 virus. The ban will take...