High demand for Covid-19 testing in several Swedish regions
The interest in testing for an ongoing Covid-19 infection has increased. This has led to increased waiting times in several regions, including Kronoberg, Sörmland, Dalarna and...
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.
Stricter general guidelines for Skåne
Everyone in Skåne County is urged to refrain from using public transport and visiting shops and shopping centres.
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...
Return to former rules for medical certificates
The Swedish Social Insurance Agency announces that as of 1 November 2020, the former rules for medical certificates regarding sickness benefits and care of children will apply. A...
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...
Ministry for Foreign Affairs lifts its advice against travel to Malta and Slovenia
On Thursday, 8th October, the advice against tourist trips to Malta and Slovenia is being lifted, according to The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD). A ten-day quarantine...
Stay at home if anyone in the household has covid-19
Many people are infected by another household member. Those living with someone who has been confirmed to have covid-19 may be subjected to special rules.
Local visiting bans possible for retirement homes
Today, the government has decided to allow the Public Health Agency of Sweden to impose local bans on visiting retirement homes.