PUBLICERADES 31 Jan 2020 17:16

The first confirmed coronavirus case in Sweden

It has been confirmed that a woman in the county of Jönköping is infected with the coronavirus, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This woman recently visited the...

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 31 Mar 2020 16:53

Increased testing for Covid 19

The government has given the Public Health Agency of Sweden the task of making a proposal for how more people can be tested for COVID 19.

PUBLICERADES 31 Mar 2020 14:46

National ban on visiting retirement homes

The government has decided to impose a ban on visiting all of the country's retirement homes to prevent the spread of COVID 19. The decision will go into effect on 1 April.

PUBLICERADES 17 Mar 2020 21:25

A temporary ban on travel to Sweden due to covid-19

In response to the European Council and Commission's recommendation, the Government has decided to temporarily stop unnecessary trips to Sweden from countries outside Europe.

PUBLICERADES 15 Mar 2020 19:32

Authorities: together we can slow down the spread of the coronavirus

In order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, several authorities now urge the public to take precautions.

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 23 Apr 2021 15:03

Continued halt to the Janssen vaccine

The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) has decided to continue to halt the use of the Janssen vaccine in all age groups. The vaccine is not recommended for...

PUBLICERADES 22 Apr 2021 16:38

Prolonged restrictions due to high rate of spread of infection

The Government and the Public Health Agency of Sweden are prolonging several restrictions in the country until 17 May. This is because the rate of spread of Covid-19 remains high...

PUBLICERADES 20 Apr 2021 15:04

The age limit is still 65 for Astra Zeneca vaccine

The recommendation remains that people under the age of 65 should not be vaccinated with Astra Zeneca’s Vaxzevria vaccine, says the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten).