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 Wuhan region of China. She is currently being cared for at Ryhov County Hospital, where she is being kept in isolation.
WHO classes the outbreak of the corona virus as an international threat to human life
At a meeting held on Thursday (30.01), the World Health Organisation (WHO) decided to class the outbreak of the new corona virus 2019-nCoV as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The decision was taken because the virus outbreak requires the countries of the world to…
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all unnecessary travel to Hubei in China
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, MFA, strongly advises against all unnecessary travel to Hubei province in China due to the corona virus.
Official information on the new coronavirus
The Public Health Agency of Sweden considers the risk of the coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, spreading to Sweden to be very low. Here you can find information from competent authorities about the virus, spread of infection and handling of the outbreak.
Crisis support for those affected by explosions in Kista and Husby
Following two explosions during the night in Kista and Husby, the District Council is on site offering crisis support. Two premises have been opened for residents who have been affected.
Warning: mercury found in skin lightening creams
During routine store inspections, environmental health officers have discovered mercury in six different skin lightening creams. Mercury is very harmful. The Swedish Medical Products Agency is therefore issuing a warning against the use of these creams.
MFA advises against all unnecessary travel to Iran
Due to changes in the security situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on 9 January 2020 has decided to advise against all unnecessary travel to Iran. The reason is an altered security situation that is difficult to predict and that can change quickly.
Municipal drinking water in Sala may be contaminated
Uppdate: The warning has been withdrawn.
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 are urged to contact relatives. Those who are concerned about relatives in Iran can contact the Swedish ministry for…
Weather warning concerning storm in the northern Lappland mountains
A class 2 weather warning has been issued concerning storm in the northern Lappland mountains in Norrbotten county.