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 14 Feb 2022 10:21

Second booster recommended for people most at risk of serious illness

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is recommending a second booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for people who live in special housing for the elderly, receive home care or home...

PUBLICERADES 26 Aug 2021 11:10

Extra vaccine dose for immunodeficiency

The Public Health Agency recommends an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those with a severely compromised immune system. The recommendation applies from 1 September.

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.

PUBLICERADES 22 Jan 2021 12:25

Travellers from Brazil urged to get tested and avoid contact with others

The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that people who have been to Brazil and travelled into Sweden get tested for Covid-19 and avoid contact with others.

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...

PUBLICERADES 26 Nov 2020 15:08

About the Covid-19 vaccination programme

According to plan, Sweden's Covid-19 vaccination programme could begin as early as January 2021.

PUBLICERADES 22 Dec 2021 15:59

New measures against Covid-19

The Swedish Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") announces new measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. New restrictions and advice will be valid from 23 December. For example...

PUBLICERADES 21 Dec 2021 11:51

Children in special groups 5-11 years are recommended to be vaccined against COVID-19

The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that children in special groups who are extra vulnerable to upper respiratory tract infections are vaccinated against COVID-19. The...

PUBLICERADES 16 Dec 2021 12:45

Covid certificate for travelling to Sweden from the Nordic countries

The Public Health Agency proposes that the government introduce requirements for Covid certificates when entering Sweden also from the Nordic countries. Previously, the...