Sweden enters into EU agreement on covid-19 vaccine
Sweden will join in an agreement between the EU Commission and Astra Zeneca for the purchase of covid-19 vaccine. This was a governmental decision.
Nursing home visit ban will be lifted on 1 October
The government has decided that the visitor ban at nursing homes will be lifted on 1 October.
Orange warning for wind and snow from Örnsköldsvik to Umeå
🔶 The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning regarding fresh wind in combination with persistent snowfall in Västerbotten and Västernorrland County.
Orange warning for wind and snow Northeastern Ångermanland and southern Västerbotten coastal land
🔶 Occasionally fresh easterly or north-easterly wind in combination with persistent snowfall from 17 January at 16:00 to 18 January at 12:00.
Shooting in the center of Prague
A shooting has occurred in the central parts of Prague in the Czech Republic. People in the area are advised to follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.
Warning for high water flows in Norrbotten rivers
The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning for high water discharge. The warning concerns the river Rautasälven and river Kaitumälven upstream of lake...
The government is tightening restrictions before the Christmas weekend
The government is tightening a number of restrictions ahead of the Christmas and New Year weekend. Most restrictions apply from December 24 to January 24.
Rapid tests for staff in care facilities
The state goes in and co-finances so-called rapid tests so that regions can quickly detect infection in, for example, nursing homes. This was announced by the government today.
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.
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Russia
On 6 March 2022, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided to advise against all travel to Russia due to the serious and unpredictable security situation in the wider...