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...
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...
Sweden is making plans for an online vaccination certificate
The Swedish government has commissioned three authorities to draw up an online vaccination certificate, which is hoped will be in place by 1 June 2021. Such a certificate may be...
More to be vaccinated in Phase 2
The Public Health Agency has changed the order of priority for Covid-19 vaccination. Everyone over 65 years old will be vaccinated in Phase 2.
Astra Zeneca vaccine should not be given to the elderly
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that the Astra Zeneca vaccine be given primarily to people between the ages of 18 and 64. Instead, people over age 64 should receive...
EMA recommends Covid-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca for authorisation in the EU
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting a conditional marketing authorisation for Covid-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca.
Travelers from Norway are urged to get tested and to avoid contact with others
The Public Health Agency of Sweden urges everyone who travels into Sweden from Norway, or who has recently been in Norway, to test for covid-19 and avoid contact with others.
The Government: Ban on serving alcohol after 20 pm extends
The ban means that the serving of alcoholic beverages and alcohol-like products are prohibited between 8 pm and 11 am in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is suggesting proof of vaccination
The Swedish Public Health Agency has asked the government to introduce vaccination certificates for events for people aged 18 and older from 1st December. The vaccination...
Testing for Covid-19 is recommended for everyone with symptoms
From and including 22/11, the Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that the regions offer testing for Covid-19 of everyone 6 years old and older who have symptoms that may...