Fewer press conferences on COVID-19 over the summer
Beginning 10 June, the joint press conferences on COVID-19 will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Everyone under the age of 30 should continue to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
People born in 1991 or later are still recommended to receive Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine, Comirnaty. This also applies to those who have received Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine as...
Sifo survey: Fewer say they have changed their behaviour
Fewer people state that they avoid social activities or public transport than a week ago. This was shown by a study conducted by Kantar Sifo on behalf of The Swedish Civil...
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.
Changes related to entry into Sweden and travel abroad
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet) has extended the advice against non-essential travel to most countries around the world until 1st September.
Upper secondary schools continue with distance learning
The country's upper secondary schools should continue conducting distance or remote learning until 24 January 2021. This is a recommendation by the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
Several restrictions being removed on 29th September
According to the Public Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten"), restrictions concerning audience limits and restaurants are no longer necessary from a point of view of protection...
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...
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.