January 5, 2022
The Swedish Public Health Agency's latest scenarios indicate an increased spread of infection that could be extensive in mid-January. Several temporary measures are now being taken to slow down the spread of infection. The following applies from December 28.
Tests that are accepted for entry are tests or a PCR / NAAT test. (NAAT = nucleic acid amplification tests)
Applies to those who are 12 years or older.
The test must be performed within 48 hours before arrival in Sweden.
The test certificate must contain the following information:
- name and date of birth of the person tested,
- date and time of sampling.
- disease or infectious agent, covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2 or one of its variants).
- what kind of test has been used
- the negative test result
- name and address of the certification authority or laboratory that performed the test.
- the certificate can be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English or French.
Special rules apply to foreign citizens traveling to Sweden from third countries as well as work commuters and students who commute.
For Swedish citizens, people under the age of 12 and people living in Sweden, there is no requirement for a test, but a recommendation to test yourself as soon as possible after entry.
More information about this can be found on the police website: Traveling to Sweden from abroad during the corona pandemic (Polisen.se)
For domestic travel with long-distance public transport, the person conducting the traffic must ensure that each passenger has access to a seat or sleeping place.
November 19
Testing for covid-19 is recommended for anyone with symptoms
From 22 November, the Swedish Public Health Agency recommends that the regions offer testing for covid-19 of everyone who is 6 years and older who develops symptoms that may be covid-19. This applies regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not.
The reason for the changed recommendation is partly an increasing spread of infection in many countries in Europe, and partly that the Public Health Agency's scenarios have pointed to a probable increase in Sweden in the coming weeks. Some regions already have an increased spread of infection.
The recommendation to be tested for symptoms applies regardless of whether you have been vaccinated or not, but people who have been diagnosed with covid-19 during the past six months are exempt.
The Swedish Public Health Agency also recommends that people without symptoms be tested when someone in the household falls ill with covid-19.
This applies from 29 September
September 10
The Swedish Public Health Agency estimates that the plan for the abolition of restrictions introduced due to covid-19 can continue and has therefore recommended to the government that the next step can be taken on 29 September 2021. The restrictions regarding, among other things, audience restrictions and in the restaurant sector are subsequently no longer judged to be justified from an infection control and public health perspective. The fact that as many people as possible are vaccinated so that a high level of vaccination coverage is achieved is still the most important protection against covid-19.
The Swedish Public Health Agency makes an overall assessment that the government should proceed with the plan to lift the restrictions to stage 4 on 29 September 2021. For example, the restrictions on how many people can participate in a public gathering or a public event and the requirement for seated serving in restaurants removed. The Swedish Public Health Agency's general advice on working from home is also removed and a gradual return to the workplace can begin.
The Swedish Public Health Agency makes an overall assessment that the government should proceed with the plan to lift the restrictions to stage 4 on 29 September 2021. For example, the restrictions on how many people can participate in a public gathering or a public event and the requirement for seated serving in restaurants removed. The Swedish Public Health Agency's general advice on working from home is also removed and a gradual return to the workplace can begin.
The Public Health Agency's overall assessment is based primarily on the increasing vaccination coverage. Healthcare burden, mortality and an assessment of the risk of increasing the spread of infection are also taken into account.
The call to get vaccinated remains and a high level of vaccination coverage is the most important prerequisite for later being able to lift further restrictions.
More people need to be vaccinated at all ages, and this is especially true among younger adults and middle-aged people and in certain other groups where vaccination coverage is low. Overall, we have good vaccination coverage and it will increase in September, while the number of cases of serious illness and the number of deaths have reached lower levels. It is therefore time to continue lifting the restrictions, says Johan Carlson, CEO.
The Swedish Public Health Agency considers that covid-19 is a disease that we must learn to live with in society and the work with testing and infection tracing in the regions must continue. Should the development turn to critical levels, there is a readiness to introduce restrictions again.
Vaccination is the most effective tool we have. The important work of reaching people and groups who have not yet been vaccinated must therefore continue, says Johan Carlson.
July 21
Recommendations for people entering Sweden from abroad
Anyone entering Sweden from outside the Nordic countries is advised to get tested on arrival. If you enter Sweden from a so-called third country, you may also need to self-isolate for seven days after your arrival. Recommendation for all travellers to get tested after arriving in Sweden.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that everybody, including Swedish citizens, entering Sweden from outside the Nordic countries take a PCR test after arriving in Sweden.
If you are planning to travel
Here is some advice on what to bear in mind when planning domestic or international travel.
July 5
Visiting Sweden during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic affects travelling, accommodation, and other activities in Sweden. Here you can find information about restrictions and regulations you need to be aware of if you are planning a stay in Sweden.
June 21
Vaccinating reduces the spread of infection throughout society.
The vaccine against covid-19 is offered to everyone who is 18 years or older. The vaccination is free.
Even you who apply for asylum or are in Sweden without a permit can get a vaccine.
You can get vaccinated even if you do not have an ID document, social security number or coordination number. You will receive a temporary number from the healthcare system.
June 17
Temporary local recommendations are introduced in Värmland
The spread of covid-19 is increasing in Värmland. Behind the increase is a more contagious virus variant and reduced compliance with the pandemic recommendations. - The situation is serious, therefore we introduce local recommendations in Värmland, says infection control doctor Ingemar Hallén. the number of confirmed cases doubled compared to the week before. The increase is clear among young people aged 13–19, but also among adults aged 40–60. Infection control Värmland has therefore decided to introduce temporary local recommendations that apply in Värmland from Friday 11 June to Sunday 27 June:
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Cups and camps, including day camps and camps are set / paused. Exceptions can be made for extra vulnerable groups where activities can be carried out in infectious forms.
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Individual matches and competitions are only conducted locally, which means primarily within the own municipality, secondarily in the neighboring municipality. Participants from other regions should avoid participating in matches and competitions in Värmland.
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Training where the participants are mixed from different groups is avoided.
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Rules for vaccinated local and household contacts are changed in the Värmland Region. Vaccinated = the person has received two doses, of which the second dose at least two weeks ago. For updated routines, see Infection Control Värmland's website.
May 14
A health declaration must be completed before vaccination against covid-19.
It can be used digitally or printed out prior to the vaccination, by all regions.
May 6
Why is it necessary to be vaccinated against covid-19? How does the vaccine work? What about the vaccination process? Here you find all the answers.
May 3
Information about vaccination against covid-19.
April 30
Videos in other languages about vaccination.
April 26
Shop on your own!
Time to restock the fridge?
Remember to shop on your own.
And preferably when there aren’t many people around.
It’s everyone’s duty to take responsibility.
Find out more at krisinformation.se or call 113 13.
Here are eight videos with information in different languages.
We all have a responsibility to help stop the infection spreading. Thank you for doing your best. Find out more at krisinformation.se.
April 23
Information in 18 different languages from The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folhälsomyndigheten) about the corona virus and vaccines.
April 1
Videos from "Myndigheten för stöd till trossamfund", the swedish authority of religious community, about the importance of vaccination. There are 19 videos from different religious communities, in different languages.
March 30
March 26
Videos about how to handle with fake news about the corona virus. The videos are in 11 different languages.
March 18
Vaccines can reduce the risk of falling seriously ill or dying of covid-19
New information from the authority Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folhälsomyndigheten, FHM) about the corona virus and vaccines. On this website you will find seven new videos in more than 30 languages.
Here you can see one of the videos in English
February 26
If you have been offered a vaccination against covid-19, you might have some questions before agreeing to be vaccinated.
On the Public Health Agency of Sweden´s website you will find publications in 16 different languages that can guide you before, during and after the vaccination process.
Fabruary 22
Current information from Krisinformation.se about the corona virus in sign language and other languages.
Questions and answers about covid-19 vaccines and vaccination from Krisinformation.se. Information in English.
February 17
Information from 1177.se about vaccination. The information is in 17 different languages.
February 4:
On the Region of Värmlands website you will find answers to questions about the new corona virus in other languages. You will also find a weblink to 1177.se with information about vaccination in many other laguages, for exampel in sign language.
January 28:
Infectious diseases doctors’ information sheets. Information in different languages, from the Region of Värmland.
January 27:
If you are being vaccinated against covid-19
If you have been offered a vaccination against covid-19, you might have some questions before agreeing to be vaccinated. This information can guide you before, during and after the vaccination process.
Covid-19 is caused by a virus. Most people who catch covid-19 will only experience mild symptoms, but some people can become seriously ill and some may even die.
On The Public Health Agency of Sweden´s (Folkhälsomyndigheten) website you will find posters with information in 16 different languages.
January 22:
Recommendations for those travelling or who have travelled to Sweden from countries with new variants of the corona virus
Current information
You will find more current information from authorities about the corona virus in sign language and other languages at Krisinformation.se
Videos
At these links you will find videos with useful information about the corona virus and covid-19 in various languages. The videos are from the Swedish authorithy County Administrative Board of Skåne. There is about ten different showcases/topics about corona, with videos in different languages.
For exemple, you can find videos about:
Radio Sweden, Sveriges Radio (SR)
At Radio Sweden you can find lots of information in various languages.
Radio Sweden in English
QR code to Radio Swedens coverage of corona virus (English)
QR code to Radio Swedens coverage of corona virus (Arabic language)
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فيروس كورونا (اللغة العربية)
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