An important announcement to the general public in Härnösand
Update 12.55: The warning regarding smoke from a fire in Härnösand has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
Swedish ministry for foreign affairs on the plane crash in Iran
A passenger aircraft from Ukraine International Airlines has crashed in Iran on 8 January. The Swedish Embassy in Iran is seeking more information about the event. Swedes in Iran...
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...
An Important Public Announcement for Helsingborg
The warning has been withdrawn.
Changed recommendations to stay at home with respiratory infection symptoms
After 1 November, those who are fully vaccinated, or who have recently had Covid-19 can return to work or school without being tested, reports the Public Health Agency of Sweden...
Pfizer/Biontech vaccine recommended for children
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that children aged 12-15 who are to be vaccinated against Covid-19 should only receive Pfizer/Biontech’s Comirnaty vaccine. The...
Booster shot for more groups
Update October 2: The Swedish Public Health Agency has changed the recommendation regarding the vaccine from Moderna. Their assessment is that only half a dose is needed for...
Class 2 warnings for very heavy rainfall
SMHI has issued class 2 warnings for very heavy rainfall in Gävleborg County and parts of Dalarna County. Rainfall of between 70 and 100 mm can be expected. SMHI has also issued...
Extended entry ban to Sweden
The government is extending the ban on entering Sweden until 31 October. The advisory against non-essential travel to most countries in the world is extended until 15 October.
New recommendation for covid testing after a trip abroad
Those who have travelled outside the Nordic countries are recommended to take a covid-19 test on arrival in Sweden, according to the Swedish Public Health Agency. Swedish...