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.
Moderna vaccine covered by pharmaceutical insurance scheme
A new agreement has been signed that means the state will bear the cost of any adverse effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
The Government: Ban on alcohol from 8 pm extended
The ban on serving alcohol between 8 pm and 11 am at venues serving food and drink is being extended until 28 February 2021.
Negative Covid-19 test result required for entry into Sweden
As of Saturday 6 February, foreign nationals will need to present a negative Covid-19 test result in order to travel into Sweden.
Travel advisory for countries outside the EU/EEA extended
Today, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to extend the advisory against non-essential travel to countries outside the EU/EEA/Schengen area until 15 April.
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 Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Ukraine
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) has decided to advise against all travel to Ukraine due to changes in the security situation. UD also urges Swedes who are in...
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...