MEASURES THAT WILL REMAIN AFTER FEBRUARY 9
• Advice to stay home and avoid close contact with others if you are sick with symptoms that could be COVID-19
• Advice to unvaccinated adults to take extra precautions and avoid crowds and large indoor gatherings
• Covid certificate required for entry from EU/EEA countries. Travelers from the rest of the world must show a negative test.
MEASURES THAT ALSO REMAIN – BUT ARE ABOUT TO BE REMOVED
• The classification of COVID-19 as a disease dangerous to society. The Public Health Agency wants the disease to be classified as ”notifiable” instead and has sent a request to the government about this. However, the final decision must be made by the Riksdag
• The government intends to remove the entry restrictions for Nordic countries that introduced on December 21. "We will return as soon as possible with further information on this issue," says Minister of Social Affairs Lena Hallengren (S).
MEASURES TO BE REMOVED ON FEBRUARY 9
• The possibility for various businesses to require proof of vaccination
• Advice on avoiding large social gatherings
• Advice for employers and employees on working from home
• The recommendation on partial distance learning for adult education
• Recommendations for face masks during crowded public transport
• Requirements for seated passengers and recommendations for face masks in long-distance public transport
• Participation limits for various types of events, including private parties in rented premises and public events
• Limits on the size of groups allowed at catering establishments, public gatherings and public events
• Requirements for distance between parties at catering establishments, public gatherings and public events
• Requirement for catering establishments to close by 11 p.m.
• Square meter restrictions for, among other things, commercial venues, fairs and places for cultural and leisure activities
• Advise against participating in or organizing cups, competitions or other major indoor activities
Source: SVT - Government and Public Health Agency
