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 9 Jan 2020 21:49

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...

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 14 Mar 2020 21:56

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against any non-essential travels to all countries

Due to the extended outbreak of the new coronavirus, and the fast-changing and insecure situation that exists when it comes to travel, The Ministry for Foreign Affairs advise...

PUBLICERADES 11 Mar 2020 17:01

The Public Health Agency of Sweden suggests limiting meetings

Public gatherings with more than 500 perons should not be held until further notice. This is what the Public Health Agency of Sweden suggests in a proposal to the government. The...

PUBLICERADES 10 Mar 2020 17:02

Advice against all non-essential travel to Italy

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs ("Utrikesdepartementet") advises against all unnecessary (non-essential) travel to Italy.

PUBLICERADES 10 Mar 2020 15:01

Numerous signs of the spread of the coronavirus within the society

According to the Public Health Agency of Sweden, there are numerous signs of the spread of the coronavirus within the society in the Stockholm and the Västra Götaland regions. At...