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.
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.
Upper-secondary schools may use distance teaching
From Monday 23 November, upper-secondary schools may use distance teaching as a complement to teaching on-site in order to reduce crowding in school premises and thereby the risk...
A maximum of eight people may gather
The government proposes further restrictions on public assembly. Starting on 24 November, for a four-week period, only eight people may attend general gatherings and public...
Stricter general recommendations in Gävleborg and Västernorrland
The number of cases of Covid-19 has increased sharply in the counties of Gävleborg and Västernorrland. As a result, stricter general recommendations are being introduced from...
The Government: Ban on serving alcohol after 10 pm
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has proposed a new law temporarily banning the serving of alcohol after 10 pm.