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...
The entry ban for travellers from countries within the EU/EEA is lifted
The government has decided to lift the entry ban for travellers coming to Sweden from the Nordic countries and other EU and EEA countries. The decision is effective from 9...
Restrictions removed on 9 February
Most pandemic restrictions and general advice will be removed from 9 February. This applies to participation restrictions, vaccination certificates and requirements for distance...
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) advises against travel to Ukraine
Due to security reasons, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet or UD) advises against all travel to the Crimean peninsula and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Changes in Covid-19 testing priorities
There is a big surge in Covid-19, and it is expected to grow. Therefore, the Public Health Agency of Sweden suggests that testing should be prioritised in order to reduce...
Several new measures against covid-19 to be introduced January 12
To reduce the rate of infection of covid-19 and its load on the healthcare system, new measures will be introduced as of January 12.
New measures against Covid-19
The Swedish Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") announces new measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. New restrictions and advice will be valid from 23 December. For example...
Children in special groups 5-11 years are recommended to be vaccined against COVID-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that children in special groups who are extra vulnerable to upper respiratory tract infections are vaccinated against COVID-19. The...
New measures to reduce the spread of infection
The Swedish Government and the Public Health Agency of Sweden have presented new measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Among other things, a recommendation for wearing face...