Fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for everyone aged 65 or over
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that people aged 65 or over be offered a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Easier to socialise if you have antibodies
The Public Health Agency of Sweden deems that people who have received a positive antibody test result can socialise more with family and close friends. This can be of particular...
The first confirmed coronavirus case in Sweden
It has been confirmed that a woman in the county of Jönköping is infected with the coronavirus, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This woman recently visited the...
Third dose of Covid-19 vaccine likely next year
Next year, a large portion of the population is likely to be offered a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Certain risk groups could possibly already get a third dose in the fall.
Study shows clear link between age and risk of dying from COVID-19
Approximately 0.6 percent of all people who were infected with COVID-19 in the second half of March have passed away. Mortality was 4.3 percent in the age group 70 and older, but...
Vaccination against Covid-19 for individuals aged 16 and over
Adolescents aged 16 and 17 will now be offered vaccination against Covid-19 in Sweden according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The objective is primarily to protect...
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends testing of patients who have been to the Tyrol
As of today, the Public Health Agency of Sweden ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") recommends that people who have been in the Austrian state of Tyrol test themselves for covid-19 if they...
Testing for Covid-19 is recommended for everyone with symptoms
From and including 22/11, the Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that the regions offer testing for Covid-19 of everyone 6 years old and older who have symptoms that may...
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...
More to be vaccinated in Phase 2
The Public Health Agency has changed the order of priority for Covid-19 vaccination. Everyone over 65 years old will be vaccinated in Phase 2.