Measures

World

PANDEMIC

Sweden brings in stricter health measures, restricts pubs, catering

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/10/22

The measures are likely to be needed until mid-February, according to the health authority, but they are to be reviewed every 14 days

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Malta adds Covid restrictions as cases hit record highs

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/23/21

Record numbers of cases have been detected in Malta this week

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Catalonia plans to restrict public life again because of coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/21/21

Clubs, bars and dance clubs are to be closed earlier, night-time curfews are to be imposed between 1 and 6 am

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spain to hold Covid crisis meeting on Wednesday as cases surge

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/19/21

The leaders of the various Spanish regions will join the videoconference to discuss measures that can be taken against the pandemic

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish government presents plans for renewed Covid-19 measures

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/7/21

Sweden is extending the use of the coronavirus vaccination certificate, introduced a week ago

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Protests against coronavirus rules draw out thousands across Europe

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/5/21

Protesters bore signs saying "No to Vaccine Mandates" or "Jesus Protects the Children, not Vaccines"

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Outbreaks of violence at protest against Covid measures in Brussels

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/22/21

The demonstrators were protesting about rules requiring people to show vaccine certificates in more settings, for example to eat at a restaurant

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Official report criticizes Sweden's late reaction to pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/30/21

About 1.2 million people in Sweden have become infected so far during the pandemic, with about 15,000 deaths

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Iceland to drop all remaining coronavirus measures from 18 November

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/20/21

Denmark, Norway and Sweden already lifted most of their restrictions in September; in Finland , too, many coronavirus measures have already been relaxed

Coronavirus

REOPENING

Sweden initiates gradual relaxation of coronavirus measures

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/2/21

Restaurants are now allowed to stay open two hours longer than before.

Coronavirus

REOPENING

Sweden to ease some Covid-19 measures next week

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/28/21

They also presented a five-stage plan to lift gradually lift further regulations in the country.

Coronavirus

HIGH LEVEL OF INFECTIONS

Anti-coronavirus measures to remain in force in Sweden until 1 June

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/12/21

In the last week of April and the first week of May, Sweden had a 14-day incidence rate of around 559 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

World

CRISIS

Russia threatens EU with countermeasures in case of new sanctions

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/6/21

"We will not leave such attacks ... unanswered," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Estonia's lockdown to stay in place until 25 April

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

The Baltic country, with its 1.3 million inhabitants, currently has one of the highest infection rates in Europe.

Coronavirus

COVID-19

Sweden to limit opening hours for cafes, restaurants to tackle virus

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/25/21

Restaurants and cafes will have to close at 8:30 pm, regardless if they sell alcohol or not.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden prepares tougher moves amid fears of third coronavirus wave

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/17/21

Local authorities could also ban access to venues where crowding could occur, like public parks.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS SPREADING

Uusimaa cities to close public facilities, students to remote learning

The Nomad Today 11/24/20

 "Currently we are not doing enough to prevent infections, so stronger action is needed," the mayor of Helsinki said.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Swedish prime minister warns of 'very serious' coronavirus situation

The Nomad Today 11/3/20

He added that more patients were being treated in intensive care units for severe cases of Covid-19, and it was likely that fatalities would rise.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

PM Marin: Government prepares new measures against coronavirus

The Nomad Today 10/6/20

THL reported 227 new infections on Tuesday, the highest figure this fall.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish Prime Minister says starting football season is irresponsible

The Nomad Today 4/16/20

On Thursday, the Nordic country reported 130 more deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,333.  Even though schools, bars and restaurants are open, Swedish PM thinks starting…