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 18 Feb 2020 10:31

Update to travel advisory for China

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs ("Utrikesdepartementet" or "UD") advises against all non-essential travel to China, with the exception of Hong Kong and Macao. UD...

PUBLICERADES 6 Feb 2020 10:32

The Public Health Agency – Quarantine rules

Healthy individuals returning from areas in China where there are reported cases of the new coronavirus should be alert to symptoms, but need not be quarantined, writes the...

PUBLICERADES 3 Feb 2020 11:10

The Swedish government classifies the coronavirus as an illness that is dangerous to society

On 1 February, the Swedish government classified the new coronavirus as an illness that is dangerous to society. This was done as a contingency measure in order for the agencies...

PUBLICERADES 22 Jan 2020 16:40

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...

PUBLICERADES 24 May 2022 10:54

Fifth dose of the vaccine for the elderly and at-risk groups

The COVID-19 pandemic is not over. In Sweden, we need to be prepared for an increased spread of COVID-19 during the coming autumn and winter season, writes the Public Health...

PUBLICERADES 20 Sep 2021 19:21

Vaccination being offered to those 12 years and older

The Public Health Agency of Sweden ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") has decided to recommend vaccination against Covid-19 from the age of 12 years. The decision is based on the...

PUBLICERADES 8 Sep 2021 07:59

Several restrictions being removed on 29th September

According to the Public Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten"), restrictions concerning audience limits and restaurants are no longer necessary from a point of view of protection...

PUBLICERADES 12 Aug 2021 16:46

Extension of the Covid-19 Act and the Food Service Act

The Government proposes to extend the Covid-19 Act and the Food Service Act until 31 January 2022.

PUBLICERADES 14 Jul 2021 12:05

Young people will be offered the Covid 19 vaccine in August

The Public Health Authority has stated that young people born in 2005 or before will be offered the Covid 19 vaccine from week 32 (August 9th) onwards.