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...
Information about fire at nuclear power plant in Ukraine
During the night, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a fire had broken out in connection with shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in...
Government opens up possibility of expanding the use vaccination certificates
The government is giving the Public Health Agency of Sweden the opportunity to introduce vaccination certificates from 12 January at venues serving food and drinks and also other...
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Update 09:43, 12 May: The public warning regarding a fire in Uppsala has been withdrawn.
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...
Restrictions removed on 9 February
Most pandemic restrictions and general advice will be removed from 9 February. This applies to participation restrictions, vaccination certificates and requirements for distance...
The booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended after three months at the earliest
The Swedish Public Health Agency recommends that a booster of the Covid-19 vaccine is given from at least three months after the last dose of the primary vaccination. It is a...
The Danish Police on the shooting in Copenhagen
A shooting has taken place at a shopping centre in Copenhagen. The police are urging members of the public to be source-critical and to follow the advice and instructions issued...
Weather warning for wind and snow
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, has issued an orange weather warning for wind and snow in the coast of Uppland and Roslagen.
Weather warning for wind with storm gusts
SMHI has issued an orange warning for large parts of the west coast, Skåne, southwestern Småland and Gotland due to wind with storm gusts. Storm winds are expected on the...