Social distance and physical contact
Increased distance and fewer close contacts are two key measures to reduce transmission in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mild COVID-19 disease and few long-term effects among children
COVID-19 is generally not dangerous for children and adolescents. Infected children and adolescents most often have very mild symptoms of COVID-19, and 20-30 % have no symptoms at all.
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12-15-year-olds will be offered coronavirus vaccination
The Government has decided to follow the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's recommendation to offer coronavirus vaccination to adolescents aged 12-15 years.
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16-17-year-olds to be offered coronavirus vaccination
The Government has decided that 16 and 17-year-olds in Norway will be offered coronavirus vaccination, based on advice from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Updated vaccine recommendations for pregnant women
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.
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Norway receives over 1 million more coronavirus vaccine doses
The government has entered into an agreement to secure 1,000,800 extra coronavirus vaccine doses for Norway. The increase means that the entire population over the age of 18 will be offered two doses within week 36.
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Vaccination scenario
When do we expect to be able to vaccinate different groups against COVID-19?
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Testing may replace infection quarantine for children and adolescents
From 16 August, children and adolescents under the age of 18 may be released from infection quarantine if someone in their class, leisure activity or social circle is infected, as long as they are tested regularly.
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Advice to specific sectors
This article gives advice to sectors outside the healthcare service that may need specific measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19.
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Vaccines from BioNTech / Pfizer and Moderna can be combined
Combining vaccines provides similar protection and carries no greater risk of serious side effects than having both vaccines from the same manufacturer.
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Earlier versions of maps - entry quarantine
Earlier versions of maps regarding entry quarantine (15.6.20-5.7.21).
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Major changes to the assessment of entry quarantine -more countries will turn green
From 5 July, the Norwegian entry restrictions and quarantine rules will be based on the same threshold values as in the EU. The government has made several changes on the basis of the NIPH weekly report, and a considerable number of countries will turn green.
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COVID-19 certificate ready in EU / EEA version
On Thursday, the Norwegian COVID-19 certificate will be updated so that it can be checked in other EU and EEA countries.
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COVID-19 certificate for non-digital users ready on Thursday
From Thursday 24 June, people who do not use a smartphone, PC or tablet can receive the COVID-19 certificate by post.
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Fitness centres, swimming pools and bathing facilities
Here you will find advice and guidance for fitness centres, public baths, swimming pools and bathing facilities.
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Religious festivals
The health authorities want everyone to have safe religious celebrations by following national advice and recommendations. Here is the most important infection control advice.
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The relationship of travel distance to delivery institutions and accompanimient for women giving birth
The objective of this systematic review is to answer the following questions: What is the relationship of distance to delivery institution for unwanted events, risk of complications and illness for the pregnant woman and the foetus/newborn?
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Home quarantine and home isolation
Information letters and videos about home quarantine and home isolation in other languages.
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18-year-olds should be vaccinated with 44-year-olds, recommends NIPH
Many people will be offered coronavirus vaccination in the period from May to August 2021. Norway expects to receive 5.7 million vaccine doses during these months.
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Vaccination coverage varies with birth country
Vaccination coverage varies with country of birth, according to a new review about the proportion of people vaccinated among immigrant groups. The reasons for the differences are unknown.
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