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- 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 - COVID-19 certificate for non-digital users ready on Thursday
COVID-19 certificate for non-digital users ready on Thursday
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From Thursday 24 June, people who do not use a smartphone, PC or tablet can receive the COVID-19 certificate by post.News - Major changes to the assessment of entry quarantine -more countries will turn green
Major changes to the assessment of entry quarantine -more countries will turn green
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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.News - 16-17-year-olds to be offered coronavirus vaccination
16-17-year-olds to be offered coronavirus vaccination
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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.News - Norway receives over 1 million more coronavirus vaccine doses
Norway receives over 1 million more coronavirus vaccine doses
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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.News - More people will be offered a booster dose
More people will be offered a booster dose
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Everyone aged 45 years and older will be offered a booster dose.News - Extended pause for AstraZeneca vaccine
Extended pause for AstraZeneca vaccine
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has decided to extend the pause in the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine because further investigations are necessary.News - AstraZeneca vaccine still on hold in Norway
AstraZeneca vaccine still on hold in Norway
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) will keep use of the AstraZeneca vaccine on hold in Norway and will continue a thorough review of the situation. An update will be provided at the end of week 12.News - Norwegian Institute of Public Health's recommendation about AstraZeneca vaccine
Norwegian Institute of Public Health's recommendation about AstraZeneca vaccine
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has recommended stopping further use of the AstraZeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) in the Coronavirus Immunisation Programme in Norway.News - 18-year-olds should be vaccinated with 44-year-olds, recommends NIPH
18-year-olds should be vaccinated with 44-year-olds, recommends NIPH
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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.News - Updated risk assessment about omicron variant
Updated risk assessment about omicron variant
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The omicron variant is becoming established in Norway and will soon dominate. This will significantly increase transmission, according to an updated risk assessment of the omicron variant from the NIPH.News - The Smittestopp app now works across national borders
The Smittestopp app now works across national borders
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Today, the Norwegian Smittestopp app was linked to other infection tracking apps in the EU and EEA.News - UK virus variant associated with higher risk of hospital admission
UK virus variant associated with higher risk of hospital admission
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The UK variant of the coronavirus is associated with a higher risk of being admitted to hospital, even among young adults, according to a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.Research findings
- Easier access to third dose for people with suppressed immune systems
Easier access to third dose for people with suppressed immune systems
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Together with the medical communities and specialist healthcare service, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has compiled an overview of the diseases that people who are recommended to take the third dose have, and which medication they use.News - Mild COVID-19 disease and few long-term effects among children
Mild COVID-19 disease and few long-term effects among children
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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.News - Myocarditis in boys and young men can occur more often after the Spikevax vaccine from Moderna
Myocarditis in boys and young men can occur more often after the Spikevax vaccine from Moderna
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Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) is a rare side effect of mRNA vaccines. The side effect is observed especially in boys and young men and mainly after the second dose. Updated knowledge indicates that this occurs more often with the use of Moderna's vaccine Spikevax than BioNTech / Pfizer's vaccine Comirnaty. This seems to apply regardless of which mRNA vaccine was given as the first dose.News - Risk assessment of omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Norway
Risk assessment of omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Norway
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The omicron variant of the coronavirus is not yet detected in Norway, but there is a possibility that it has already arrived in Norway without being detected.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 - 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