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 9 Jan 2023 08:13

Negative Covid-19 test required for entry from China

The government is now introducing temporary entry restrictions on travel from China. This means that travellers from China must present a certificate for a negative Covid-19 test...

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 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...