Children and adolescents with symptoms of covid-19 are recommended testing
Children and young people who have symptoms of covid-19 are recommended to do so-called PCR tests, in order to be able to go back to school more quickly.
The elderly and at-risk groups should be vaccinated first
Persons who are 70 years and older, other risk groups and health and care workers should be given priority when an approved vaccine against covid-19 is available in Sweden. This is what is stated in the interim report for the national plan for vaccinations against covid-19 that the Public Health…
Important public announcement for southeast Malmö
Update August 29th, 23:45 A.M.: The message no longer applies. An Important Public Announcement has been issued for southeast Malmö in Skåne County. There is a fire at Gullviksskolan with heavy smoke. People in the area are urged to go inside and close doors, windows and vents.
Important Public Announcement for Nykvarn, Stockholm County
Update August 28 2020: The previous warning regarding smoke from a fire in Nykvarn has been withdrawn.
The entry ban to Sweden in effect until October 31
The government has decided to extend the temporary entry ban until October 31, 2020.
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is lifting its advice against travel to Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Romania
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is lifting its advice against non-essential travel to Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Romania. This is applicable from 27 August 2020.
The application for compensation for risk groups is now open
From today, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency is open to applications for compensation for those people who have to refrain from working in order to avoid being infected by the coronavirus that causes covid-19.
Important Public Annoncement for Älvsbyn, Norrbotten County
Update August 12:02 PM: The warning has been withdrawn. There is no longer a risk of gas emissions of ammonia. People in the area are still urged to go inside and close doors, windows and vents.
Important Public Announcement for Moskogen in Kalmar County
Update August 23 9.25PM: The message is no longer valid.
Exceptions to the 50 person rule are being investigated
The government is investigating the possibility of easing the rule that prohibits public gatherings and public events that consist of more than 50 participants. The limit of 50 participants still applies as a general rule. However, two exceptions could be made.
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 is extended
The government has decided to extend the ban on nursing homes until 30 September.
Important Public Annoncement for Katrineholm, Sodermanland County
Update August 17 18:30: The warning has been withdrawn.
Travel advisory changes
After 12 August, the advisory concerning unnecessary travel to Liechtenstein and Austria will be lifted.
Important public announcement for Östra Ersboda, Umeå
Update August 11th, 05:45 A.M.: The message no longer applies. An Important Public Announcement has been issued for Umeå in Västerbotten County. There is a fire at Östra Ersbodaskolan with heavy smoke. People in the area are urged to go inside and close doors, windows and vents.
Swedish embassy in Lebanon: Swedish citizens should be careful
This weekend there are demonstrations in Lebanon, that will take place in Beirut.