PUBLICERADES 7 Jan 2021 09:45

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...

PUBLICERADES 3 Jan 2021 00:24

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...

PUBLICERADES 27 Feb 2020 19:26

Five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Sweden

On Thursday, five more cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 were confirmed in several regions in Sweden.

PUBLICERADES 27 Feb 2020 10:17

New confirmed case of COVID-19 in Sweden

A person currently being treated at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg has proved to have been infected with the new coronavirus, according to the Public Health Agency...

PUBLICERADES 26 Feb 2020 16:51

Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs: Advice to anyone about to travel abroad

Due to the outbreak of a new coronavirus, a number of countries have introduced restrictions that may affect travellers. The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has therefore...

PUBLICERADES 25 Feb 2020 17:43

Change to risk assessment

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is changing its risk assessment with regard to cases of the coronavirus in Sweden. The risk of the infection spreading among the general public...

PUBLICERADES 26 Feb 2020 08:45

Information for travellers concerning the new coronavirus

Cases of infection with the new coronavirus have been confirmed in several countries outside of China. The Public Health Agency of Sweden ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") has therefore...

PUBLICERADES 25 May 2021 16:14

Pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19

After a review of the current state of knowledge, the Public Health Authority has decided that pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19 in phase four, in the...

PUBLICERADES 24 May 2021 16:39

The travel warning is extended until 1 July

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) has decided to extend its warning against non-essential travel until 1 July.

PUBLICERADES 13 May 2021 13:57

Adapted restrictions to be introduced 1 June

The spread of infection remains at a high level in Sweden. The date on which adaptations of restrictions and prohibitions may come into force has therefore been postponed until 1...