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- NIPH recommends several changes in the entry quarantine for Finland
NIPH recommends several changes in the entry quarantine for Finland
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NIPH recommends several changes in the entry quarantine for Finland and exemption from quarantine for cross-border workers from Ireland.News - Updated figures on the number of infected with coronavirus in Norway
Updated figures on the number of infected with coronavirus in Norway
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So far, 15 people have tested positive for COVID-19 infection in Norway. The NIPH has clarified advice to health professionals who have been in areas with widespread infection.News - Use of face masks in schools and childcare centres
Use of face masks in schools and childcare centres
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We do not recommend the use of face masks in schools. This applies to both students and staff in primary school, secondary school and upper secondary school, as well as childcare centres.News - Updated figures for number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Norway
Updated figures for number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Norway
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A total of 25 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Norway.News - 3 new deaths – divided over the last three weeks
3 new deaths – divided over the last three weeks
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On September 24, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) reported three new coronavirus-related deaths. The date of death for the deaths is divided into weeks 37, 38 and 39.News - International interest about deaths following coronavirus vaccination
International interest about deaths following coronavirus vaccination
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A large proportion of people offered coronavirus vaccination first were the elderly, often with severe underlying diseases. Deaths in connection with vaccination have attracted international interest.News - Booster dose for the elderly and nursing home residents
Booster dose for the elderly and nursing home residents
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The Government has, in accordance with the advice of the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH), decided to offer an additional dose (booster dose) to the older age groups. It is recommended to start with vaccination for the age group 85 years and older as well as nursing home residents. The additional dose can be given no earlier than 6 months after receiving their second vaccine dose. The offer to the age group 85 years and above will be followed by booster vaccination in stages of the age group 75-84 and then the age group 65-74.News - Vaccination with AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 put on hold
Vaccination with AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 put on hold
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Following a report in Denmark of a death from a blood clot after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, Norway has chosen to suspend vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine.News - Vaccination coverage varies with birth country
Vaccination coverage varies with birth country
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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.News - Temporary reduction in vaccine supplies to Europe from Pfizer
Temporary reduction in vaccine supplies to Europe from Pfizer
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Pfizer has announced reduced vaccine deliveries starting next week and for some time ahead. The NIPH has an emergency stockpile and can deliver as planned to municipalities and health services.News - Vaccine against coronavirus - Comirnaty (BioNTech and Pfizer)
Vaccine against coronavirus - Comirnaty (BioNTech and Pfizer)
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Information about the Comirnaty vaccine in many languages.Information note
- Vaccine against coronavirus – COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
Vaccine against coronavirus – COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
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Information letter about the coronavirus vaccine from AstraZeneca in several languages.Information note - Privacy Policy for the COVID-19 Certificate Norway
Privacy Policy for the COVID-19 Certificate Norway
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), acting as controller, processes personal data about you in connection with your use of the COVID-19 certificate. This privacy policy explains how we process personal data about you and what rights you have.Article - About the Norwegian COVID-19 certificate
About the Norwegian COVID-19 certificate
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The EU will close the COVID-19 certificate scheme on 30 June 2023. The COVID-19 certificate will then be unavailable. For a print out of vaccines given to you in Norway, log in to Helsenorge's vaccine overviewArticle - COVID-19: Post COVID-19 condition (new version)
COVID-19: Post COVID-19 condition (new version)
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In this rapid review, we summarise research on the proportion of patients who get long-term symptoms, which long-term symptoms occur after COVID-19, how long the symptoms persist and which patient groups that have the greatest risk of experiencing long-term symptoms.Health technology assessment
- Travelling with a COVID-19 certificate? Important things to remember
Travelling with a COVID-19 certificate? Important things to remember
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The EU has decided that children under the age of 18 years have a valid COVID-19 certificate indefinitely after they have completed primary vaccination.News
- When should sick children stay home from childcare or primary school?
When should sick children stay home from childcare or primary school?
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- Changes in travel advice for Estonia and some Nordic regions
Changes in travel advice for Estonia and some Nordic regions
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising against non-essential travel to Estonia, the region of Södra Savolax (Etelä-Savo) in Finland, and the Danish regions of Zealand and North Jutland.News - Closure of the Sykdompuls website
Closure of the Sykdompuls website
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Notification - Consent form - vaccination of children and adolescents under 16 years
Consent form - vaccination of children and adolescents under 16 years
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On this page you will find the consent form for vaccination of children and adolescents under the age of 16 against coronavirus.Form
- Changes in travel advice for Cyprus, Latvia and Liechtenstein
Changes in travel advice for Cyprus, Latvia and Liechtenstein
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising against non-essential travel to Cyprus, Latvia and Liechtenstein as well as regions in Sweden and hospital districts in Finland.News - Changes in travel advice for some Nordic regions
Changes in travel advice for some Nordic regions
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising against non-essential travel to the Swedish regions Blekinge and Södermanland, as well as the Finnish region Nyland (Uusimaa).News - 12-15-year-olds will be offered coronavirus vaccination
12-15-year-olds will be offered coronavirus vaccination
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The Government has decided to follow the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's recommendation to offer coronavirus vaccination to adolescents aged 12-15 years.News - Preliminary findings from study after Christmas party in Oslo
Preliminary findings from study after Christmas party in Oslo
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As of 8 December, around 70 % of just over 100 participants at a Christmas party held on 26 November at a restaurant in Oslo have been subsequently diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2. Of those who are infected, 17 are confirmed as being infected with the omicron variant.News - Vaccines from BioNTech / Pfizer and Moderna can be combined
Vaccines from BioNTech / Pfizer and Moderna can be combined
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Combining vaccines provides similar protection and carries no greater risk of serious side effects than having both vaccines from the same manufacturer.News