Extra vaccine dose for immunodeficiency
The Public Health Agency recommends an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those with a severely compromised immune system. The recommendation applies from 1 September.
Young people will be offered the Covid 19 vaccine in August
The Public Health Authority has stated that young people born in 2005 or before will be offered the Covid 19 vaccine from week 32 (August 9th) onwards.
Changes related to entry into Sweden and travel abroad
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet) has extended the advice against non-essential travel to most countries around the world until 1st September.
Vaccination against Covid-19 for individuals aged 16 and over
Adolescents aged 16 and 17 will now be offered vaccination against Covid-19 in Sweden according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The objective is primarily to protect...
Pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19
After a review of the current state of knowledge, the Public Health Authority has decided that pregnant women can be offered the vaccine against Covid-19 in phase four, in the...
The travel warning is extended until 1 July
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) has decided to extend its warning against non-essential travel until 1 July.
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...
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...
Fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for everyone aged 65 or over
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that people aged 65 or over be offered a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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.