Nursing home visit ban is extended
The government has decided to extend the ban on nursing homes until 30 September.
Travel advisory changes
After 12 August, the advisory concerning unnecessary travel to Liechtenstein and Austria will be lifted.
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.
Nursing home visit ban will be lifted on 1 October
The government has decided that the visitor ban at nursing homes will be lifted on 1 October.
The Swedish government proposing extension of corona measures
The Swedish government is proposing an extension of corona-related measures in the area of health insurance and for temporary parental benefit.
Stricter general advice announced for Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland
The Public Health Agency of Sweden and infection control doctors have made a decision on stricter general advice for the residents of Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland.
The audience capacity is being raised to 300
The government announced today that the capacity for seated audiences at cultural and sporting events will be raised to 300 people. The decision applies from 1 November.
Recommendations for the elderly lifted
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has decided that, from now on, people over the age of 70 and othter risk groups will be subject to the same recommendations as all other groups...
Stricter general guidelines in Uppsala County
The Public Health Agency and the infection control physician of the Uppsala Region have issued stricter general advice for people staying in Uppsala County. The aim is to reduce...
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...