Important Public Announcement for Skåne county
Update August 7 11.55: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
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...
Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke in Uppsala
Update 09:43, 12 May: The public warning regarding a fire in Uppsala has been withdrawn.
Sweden to lift ban on entry from all countries
The ban on entry into Sweden from countries outside the EU/EEA will cease to apply on 1 April 2022. This also means that vaccination and test certificates will then no longer be...
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.
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...
Weather warning for strong winds
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, has issued an orange weather warning for wind that affects parts of Jämtland, Härjedalen, Hälsingland and Medelpad.
Weather warnings for winds and snow
Update 15 January 15.10: An orange-level weather warning has been issued for strong winds and snow for the mountainous parts in Norrbotten, Dalarna and south Jämtland.
New measures against Covid-19
The Swedish Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") announces new measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. New restrictions and advice will be valid from 23 December. For example...
Children in special groups 5-11 years are recommended to be vaccined against COVID-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that children in special groups who are extra vulnerable to upper respiratory tract infections are vaccinated against COVID-19. The...