The booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended after three months at the earliest
The Swedish Public Health Agency recommends that a booster of the Covid-19 vaccine is given from at least three months after the last dose of the primary vaccination. It is a shorter time interval than previously.
Weather warning for wind with storm gusts
SMHI has issued an orange warning for large parts of the west coast, Skåne, southwestern Småland and Gotland due to wind with storm gusts. Storm winds are expected on the Skagerrak and Kattegat. The warnings are valid from Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening.
Weather warning for wind and snow
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, has issued an orange weather warning for wind and snow in the coast of Uppland and Roslagen.
Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke in Stenungsund
Update 28 January 8PM: The message is no longer valid.
Several measures against Covid-19 may be phased out on 9 February
The Public Health Agency of Sweden estimates that the wide spread of Covid-19 can reach its peak in the coming weeks. The spread of infection has resulted in high absence due to illness, which risks affecting essential functions. Therefore, the measures that were introduced in December and January…
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) advises against travel to Ukraine
Due to security reasons, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet or UD) advises against all travel to the Crimean peninsula and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Changes in rules of conduct regarding covid-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden changes the rules of conduct with regards to staying home from work or school if you or someone in your household is ill. This is to reduce staff absence when the spread of Covid-19 is high. The Public Health Agency is also updating the recommendations for…
Weather warning for strong winds
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, has issued an orange weather warning for wind that affects parts of Jämtland, Härjedalen, Hälsingland and Medelpad.
Changes in Covid-19 testing priorities
There is a big surge in Covid-19, and it is expected to grow. Therefore, the Public Health Agency of Sweden suggests that testing should be prioritised in order to reduce regional strain.
Weather warnings for winds and snow
Update 15 January 15.10: An orange-level weather warning has been issued for strong winds and snow for the mountainous parts in Norrbotten, Dalarna and south Jämtland.
Several new measures against covid-19 to be introduced January 12
To reduce the rate of infection of covid-19 and its load on the healthcare system, new measures will be introduced as of January 12.
Government opens up possibility of expanding the use vaccination certificates
The government is giving the Public Health Agency of Sweden the opportunity to introduce vaccination certificates from 12 January at venues serving food and drinks and also other places where there is a particularly high risk of crowding and the spread of infection. Whether and when vaccination…