Warnings concerning very high waterflows in Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Jämtland
(Updated) The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, SMHI, extends its former class 2 warning for very high flows in northern Sweden. The warning now covers several counties.
The Government: Upper secondary schools can reopen
Upper secondary school students can return to school premises in the summer and autumn. The change applies from 15 June.
Go-ahead for summer sports
Sport activities may be started again from June 14 – but only outdoors and without spectators.
Important public announcement for Kungsängen, Stockholm
Update May 27, 11:20 A.M: The message is no longer valid.
Weather warning concerning very high waterflows in parts of Norrbotten county
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, SMHI, has issued a class 2 warning concerning very high flows of water in rivers in parts of Norrbotten county.
Important Public Announcement for Bäckby and Västerås, Västmanland county
Update May 26, 05:30 A.M: The message is no longer valid.
Important public announcement for Vargön, Västra Götaland county
Update May 22nd, 8:23 P.M.: The message is no longer valid.
Important public announcement for Borlänge, Dalarna county
There is a fire in a waste disposal plant and smoke is drifting toward the town centre. The leader of rescue operations urges everyone in the area to go inside, and to close doors, windows, and ventilation. For more information in Swedish, listen to Swedish radio channel P4 Dalarna.
Public Health Agency: Low proportion of antibodies among elderly
The largest proportion of antibodies is found in people in Stockholm – and in the 20-64 age group. It shows the first results of the Public Health Agency's study of the presence of antibodies against the new corona virus.
Holiday camps are OK this summer
It is important that children are able to continue with their usual activities as much as possible. Therefore, the Public Health Agency of Sweden ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") is permitting holiday camps and camp activities this summer, as long as they are held in smaller groups and close to home.
New contingency zones around Swedish nuclear power plants
The government has decided to establish new contingency zones for Swedish nuclear power plants from 1 July 2022. In these zones, there will be iodine tablets available, a warning system, and plans for evacuation and staying indoors.
The government extends the entry ban to Sweden
To mitigate the effects of the corona virus spread, the government extends the temporary entry ban to June 15.
Important public announcement for Borlänge, Dalarna county
There is a fire in Gylle school on Idrottsvägen and fire is spreading. The smoke is drifting toward the town centre. The leader of rescue operations urges everyone in the area to go inside, and to close doors, windows, and ventilation. For more information in Swedish, listen to Swedish radio…
Swedish Transport Agency: Celebrations on student floats banned
As of 15 May there is a ban on travelling on student floats. This decision has been made by the Swedish Transport Agency at the request of the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the advice from foreign travel
Travelling abroad may have to wait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its travel advice by one month.
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 Contingencies Agency.