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 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...

PUBLICERADES 6 Oct 2021 14:10

Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine Spikevax halted for young people

The Swedish Public Health Agency (”Folkhälsomyndigheten”) has decided to suspend the use of Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine for everyone born in 1991 or later. This is because of...

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 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 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 19 Dec 2020 12:11

The government is tightening restrictions before the Christmas weekend

The government is tightening a number of restrictions ahead of the Christmas and New Year weekend. Most restrictions apply from December 24 to January 24.

PUBLICERADES 8 Dec 2020 15:54

The Public Health Agency of Sweden: Limit your time in the company of others during the Christmas holidays

From 14 December, regional advice will be replaced by stricter national regulations and general advice, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden.

PUBLICERADES 1 Dec 2020 11:32

Symptom-free children should stay at home if someone in the family has Covid-19

Even young children living with someone who has Covid-19 should stay at home according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden, which is changing its recommendations.

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.