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- Operating room ventilation
Operating room ventilation
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We conducted a health technology assessment to eval-uate the efficacy of laminar airflow (LAF) in reducing surgical site infections.Health technology assessment
- Flowchart for COVID-19 testing for acute respiratory tract infections
Flowchart for COVID-19 testing for acute respiratory tract infections
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Flow charts for following up acute respiratory tract infections and interpreting test results.Poster - COVID-19 certificate to close on 30 June 2023
COVID-19 certificate to close on 30 June 2023
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The EU's COVID-19 certificate is closing and will be removed from Helsenorge on 30 June 2023. Most countries no longer require documentation of the COVID-19 vaccination for entry.News - AstraZeneca vaccine: When to consult a doctor
AstraZeneca vaccine: When to consult a doctor
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An overview of common side effects after AstraZeneca vaccination, and what people should be alert for, is released by the Norwegian Medicines Agency and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.News - Norwegian Medicines Agency investigating notification about death
Norwegian Medicines Agency investigating notification about death
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The Norwegian Medicines Agency and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) have received a report of a death following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine.News - AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for all over 18 years of age
AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for all over 18 years of age
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) now recommends giving the coronavirus vaccine from AstraZeneca to people over the age of 18.News - Extended interval between first and second vaccine dose to vaccinate more people faster
Extended interval between first and second vaccine dose to vaccinate more people faster
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The Ministry of Health and Care Services has decided to extend the interval between the first and second dose of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 after advice from the NIPH.News - What can vaccinated people do now?
What can vaccinated people do now?
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We have increasingly reliable knowledge that coronavirus vaccines give good protection against becoming ill and from infecting others. We can use that knowledge to ease measures where possible.News - Updated vaccine recommendations for pregnant women
Updated vaccine recommendations for pregnant women
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Pregnant women have a slightly increased risk of a severe COVID-19 disease course, and there is more knowledge about vaccinating pregnant women. The NIPH recommends that all pregnant women are vaccinated against COVID-19.News - Two cases of omicron variant among travellers to Gardermoen
Two cases of omicron variant among travellers to Gardermoen
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On Tuesday 30th November, the reference laboratory at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health received virus samples from two travellers to Norway from South Africa. Preliminary analyses indicate that both are infected with the omicron variant.News - Three more people have tested positive for coronavirus
Three more people have tested positive for coronavirus
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The NIPH has today confirmed that three more people have tested positive for coronavirus. There are now four cases in total confirmed in Norway. None of them are seriously ill.News - Status coronavirus Friday 6. mars 2020
Status coronavirus Friday 6. mars 2020
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To date, 113 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Norway. None of the cases are seriously ill or have been admitted to hospitalNews - Updated figures for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Norway
Updated figures for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Norway
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A total of 33 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Norway.News - NIPH stops collection of personal data in Smittestopp
NIPH stops collection of personal data in Smittestopp
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All data collected by the Smittestopp app will be deleted and further collection will cease after a notification of a ban from the Norwegian Data Protection Authority.News - Changes in travel advice for Slovakia and Hungary
Changes in travel advice for Slovakia and Hungary
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising against non-essential travel to Slovakia and Hungary, as well as regions in Sweden, Denmark and Finland.News - Changes in travel advice for Italy and Slovenia
Changes in travel advice for Italy and Slovenia
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising against non-essential travel to Italy, Slovenia, Vatican City and San Marino.News - Netcompany to develop app for digital contact tracing
Netcompany to develop app for digital contact tracing
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The company responsible for the Smittestop app in Denmark will develop the Norwegian app for digital contact tracing.News - Recommend changes in entry quarantine for Faroe Islands and districts in Finland
Recommend changes in entry quarantine for Faroe Islands and districts in Finland
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The NIPH recommends that the government should introduce entry quarantine for Faroe Islands and three hospital districts in Finland. No changes are proposed for other countries.News - More COVID-19 in some occupational groups
More COVID-19 in some occupational groups
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There were more registered cases of COVID-19 in some occupations than in others, according to a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.Research findings - Designated groups of personnel in health care services will be offered vaccination against COVID-19
Designated groups of personnel in health care services will be offered vaccination against COVID-19
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The NIPH recommends reserving vaccines for 15,000 employees in specialist health care. The primary health care can receive up to 20 per cent of the doses designated for the municipalities.News - Coronavirus vaccine for pregnant women
Coronavirus vaccine for pregnant women
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Brief information from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health about COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women. More language versions will be available soon.Information note
- Advice to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection during the Christmas holidays
Advice to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection during the Christmas holidays
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The pandemic will put a damper on the 2021 Christmas celebration, as it did last year. To reduce the spread of infection, it is necessary to limit contact with family and friends. Here is the NIPH’s advice for the Christmas season.News
- Easter at home and infection control
Easter at home and infection control
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Easter is just around the corner and this year we will all be at home. Although we must follow the advice about preventing transmission of coronavirus, do we need to have a sedentary Easter?News
- Approximately 1 per cent of Norway’s population has been infected by SARS-CoV-2
Approximately 1 per cent of Norway’s population has been infected by SARS-CoV-2
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Approximately 1 per cent of Norway's population has antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease.Research findings
- Status for border opening - COVID-19
Status for border opening - COVID-19
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The Government has decided which countries are exempt from quarantine upon entry into Norway from 15th July.News