PUBLICERADES 24 May 2022 10:54

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...

PUBLICERADES 14 Feb 2022 10:21

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...

PUBLICERADES 26 Aug 2021 11:10

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.

PUBLICERADES 14 Jul 2021 12:05

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.

PUBLICERADES 16 Feb 2021 08:08

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.

PUBLICERADES 4 Feb 2021 10:10

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.

PUBLICERADES 26 Jan 2021 11:01

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.

PUBLICERADES 15 Jan 2021 14:34

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.

PUBLICERADES 24 May 2021 16:39

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.

PUBLICERADES 26 Nov 2020 15:08

About the Covid-19 vaccination programme

According to plan, Sweden's Covid-19 vaccination programme could begin as early as January 2021.