The first confirmed coronavirus case in Sweden
It has been confirmed that a woman in the county of Jönköping is infected with the coronavirus, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This woman recently visited the...
WHO classes the outbreak of the corona virus as an international threat to human life
At a meeting held on Thursday (30.01), the World Health Organisation (WHO) decided to class the outbreak of the new corona virus 2019-nCoV as a Public Health Emergency of...
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all unnecessary travel to Hubei in China
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, MFA, strongly advises against all unnecessary travel to Hubei province in China due to the corona virus.
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...
Travel advisory changes
After 12 August, the advisory concerning unnecessary travel to Liechtenstein and Austria will be lifted.
Concerning exceptions to the 50-person limit
The government is reviewing the rules for the number of participants allowed in various contexts during the pandemic.
Recommendations for visits to nursing homes
On 1 October, the general ban on visits to nursing homes will be lifted. People above the age of 70 are at high risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19.
The period for compensation for risk groups is extended
The Swedish Government has decided to extend the period during which risk groups, relatives and parents of certain seriously ill children can apply for compensation up to and...
Nursing home visit ban will be lifted on 1 October
The government has decided that the visitor ban at nursing homes will be lifted on 1 October.
Changes to the advisory against travel to United Kingdom
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is lifting its advice against non-essential travel travel to United Kingdom. The decision applies from 14th of september.