The Covid certificate will be available from 1 July
The Covid certificate will go into effect on Thursday 1 July. It shows that you have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and is needed for travel within Europe. In the future, the Covid certificate will also contain information about test results and recovery from Covid-19.
Several restrictions will be eased on 1 July
The fact that the number of vaccinated people in Sweden continues to increase at the same time as the spread of infection decreases means that the Public Health Agency of Sweden assesses that the adaptation of infection control measures can continue as planned.
Changes related to entry into Sweden and travel abroad
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet) has extended the advice against non-essential travel to most countries around the world until 1st September.
Vaccination against Covid-19 for individuals aged 16 and over
Adolescents aged 16 and 17 will now be offered vaccination against Covid-19 in Sweden according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The objective is primarily to protect adolescents against the disease, and to further reduce the spread of infection in the community.
Class 2 warning for extremely high temperatures in Kalmar County
SMHI has issued a class 2 warning for extremely high temperatures in Kalmar County, except for Öland. The warning will remain in effect until Wednesday.
Important announcement to the general public in Varberg, in Varberg's Municipality, Halland County
Update, 21 june, 14.31: The warning about a fire in the Husum industrial area has been withdrawn.
Important public announcement for Husum, Västernorrland County.
Update, 18 June, 20.50: The warning about a fire in the Husum industrial area has been withdrawn.
SMHI warns of very high temperatures
SMHI has issued class 1 warnings for very high temperatures in the counties of Sörmland, Östergötland, Jönköping, Kronoberg, Kalmar and Skåne. Daily temperatures of 30°C or more are expected for three consecutive days.
Increased number of delta variant Covid cases in Sweden
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is reviewing infection control measures as an increased number of delta variant cases of the virus that causes Covid-19 have been discovered in Sweden.