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.
National ban on visiting retirement homes
The government has decided to impose a ban on visiting all of the country's retirement homes to prevent the spread of COVID 19. The decision will go into effect on 1 April.
Important public announcement for Kungsängen, Stockholm
Update May 27, 11:20 A.M: The message is no longer valid.
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.
Orange warning for wind and snow west of lake Vättern
During Monday, occasional heavy snowfall with fresh easterly wind which can cause problems in traffic. The warning applies from 1 January at...
Parliament says yes to new pandemic law
The Swedish Parliament has said yes to the government's proposal for a temporary pandemic law. The law allows regulation of more businesses than currently possible. For example,...
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.
Swedes in Moldova are being urged to register on the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ 'svensklista'
The Swedish Embassy in Chisinau is urging Swedes in Moldova to register on the list of citizens 'svensklista' , and to deregister once they have left the country.
Orange warning for wind and snow in Northern Gävleborg and southernmost Västernorrland coastal land
🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snow in Northern Gävleborg and southernmost Västernorrland coastal land 31 October at 21:00 – 1 November at 18:00.
The Swedish government classifies the coronavirus as an illness that is dangerous to society
On 1 February, the Swedish government classified the new coronavirus as an illness that is dangerous to society. This was done as a contingency measure in order for the agencies...