Parliament says yes to new pandemic law
The Swedish Parliament has said yes to the government's proposal for a temporary pandemic law. The law allows regulation of more businesses than currently possible. For example,...
Upper secondary schools continue with distance learning
The country's upper secondary schools should continue conducting distance or remote learning until 24 January 2021. This is a recommendation by the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
Moderna's vaccine approved in the EU
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. On Wednesday, the European Commission granted what is known as a conditional...
The Public Health Agency of Sweden urges travelers from Great Britain and South Africa to get tested for covid-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden urges all recent travelers from Great Britain or South Africa to Sweden to stay at home for a minimum of seven days, to avoid contact with...
Swedish citizens have been transported home from Wuhan
The Swedish Foreign Ministry ("Utrikesdepartementet") and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency ("MSB") have brought home twelve Swedish citizens from China.
MFA advises against all unnecessary travel to Iran
Due to changes in the security situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on 9 January 2020 has decided to advise against all unnecessary travel to Iran. The reason is an...
Swedish ministry for foreign affairs on the plane crash in Iran
A passenger aircraft from Ukraine International Airlines has crashed in Iran on 8 January. The Swedish Embassy in Iran is seeking more information about the event. Swedes in Iran...
The Government’s plan for phasing out restrictions
On Thursday 27 May, the Government presented its plan for phasing out the restrictions that were put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19
After a review of the current state of knowledge, the Public Health Authority has decided that pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19 in phase four, in the...
The travel warning is extended until 1 July
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) has decided to extend its warning against non-essential travel until 1 July.