Sweden enters into EU agreement on covid-19 vaccine
Sweden will join in an agreement between the EU Commission and Astra Zeneca for the purchase of covid-19 vaccine. This was a governmental decision.
Nursing home visit ban is extended
The government has decided to extend the ban on nursing homes until 30 September.
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 Foreign Ministry advises against travel to Turkey's immediate area towards Syria and Iraq
Due to changes in the security situation, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet or UD) has decided to change its travel advisories to the Turkish border...
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...
Second booster recommended for people most at risk of serious illness
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is recommending a second booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for people who live in special housing for the elderly, receive home care or home...
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...
The booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended after three months at the earliest
The Swedish Public Health Agency recommends that a booster of the Covid-19 vaccine is given from at least three months after the last dose of the primary vaccination. It is a...
Several measures against Covid-19 may be phased out on 9 February
The Public Health Agency of Sweden estimates that the wide spread of Covid-19 can reach its peak in the coming weeks. The spread of infection has resulted in high absence due to...
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.