Covid-19
The latest news and practical advice about Covid-19 in Norway.
FACT CHECK: Did Sweden have lower pandemic mortality than in Norway and Denmark?
A graphic published by the Svenska Dagbladet newspaper last week claimed that Sweden had the lowest excess mortality of all EU and Nordic counties between the start of 2020 and the end of 2022. We looked into whether this extraordinary claim is true.
Norway 'enters new Covid wave' as minister issues warning
Norway is at the beginning of a new wave of Covid-19, according to the latest report from the Norwegian Insitute of Public Health. Meanwhile, the Norwegian Minister of Health has said measures could return if hospitals are overrun.
Covid-19: New omicron variant spreading in Norway
A new Covid-19 omicron variant, BF.7, which may be more resistant to vaccines, has begun spreading throughout Norway.
Norwegian authorities may recommend a fourth Covid jab to more groups
Fears over an autumn wave triggered by declining immunity mean the Norwegian Institute of Public Health may recommend more people receive a fourth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Should Norway brace itself for an autumn coronavirus wave?
Several European countries are facing an autumn wave of coronavirus. Should Norwegians be worried?
Tourists: What to do if you catch Covid-19 in Norway
All Covid travel rules for Norway have been completely lifted for a while now- but what happens if you test positive or start to develop Covid symptoms while you are here?
Covid-19: European summer holidays threatened by rise of subvariants
A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Europe, this time driven by new, fast-spreading Omicron subvariants, is once again threatening to disrupt people's summer plans.
Norway unlikely to offer fourth Covid vaccine dose to under 45s
Those under 45 with no underlying conditions probably won’t be offered a fourth Covid vaccine dose this autumn, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) said Friday.
Covid face mask rule on flights in Europe set to be eased
The mandatory EU-wide mask requirement for air travel is set to be dropped from Monday, May 16th, but airlines may still require passengers to wear masks on some or all flights
What are the current rules for travel between Norway and the USA
Travel to Norway is set to become easier with the country's scrapping its Covid-19 travel rules on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know about travel between Norway and the USA.
Why Europe could be headed for pandemic 'endgame'
The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said on Monday.
Omicron 'sub-variant' throws up new virus questions
Scientists are keeping a close watch on a recently-discovered sub-variant of the Omicron version of the Covid-19 virus to determine how its emergence could effect future pandemic spread.
What are the current rules for Covid-19 self-isolation in Norway?
Norway's government have updated the country's self-isolation rules a few time in recent weeks. The latest changes mean less people will have to quarantine after being identified as a close contact.
Europe tops 100 million Covid cases
Europe has recorded over 100 million coronavirus cases, more than a third of all infections worldwide, since the start of the pandemic, an AFP tally Saturday showed.
COMPARE: How Europe is ending 2021 with record Covid rates and new restrictions
European countries are battling a huge spike in Covid infections driven by the Omicron variant but some countries are hit worse than others and strategies to fight the pandemic vary. Here's a run-through of the state of play as 2021 draws to a close.
What to expect if you are travelling to Norway this New Year
Plenty will be returning to Norway after spending Christmas abroad with their family and many will be travelling into the country for New Year's Eve. These are the rules you need to know about.
What are Norway's Covid rules this New Year's Eve?
Coronavirus restrictions will be in place in Norway over New Year's Eve and into January. The rules include a nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants and recommended limits on the number of visitors you are allowed.
Travellers from Norway without Covid booster face Austrian quarantine
Norway was on Wednesday added to Austria's virus variant list, increasing the level of restrictions on entry to the Alpine country.
Norway says Covid-19 booster jab 'not needed' after two doses plus infection
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) does not currently recommend a booster jab against Covid-19 for people who have been infected with the coronavirus since receiving the second dose of their original vaccination.
Norwegian town starts school Christmas holidays early due to Covid cases
Schools in western Norway town Ålesund will break up earlier for Christmas as the municipality manages a high number of Covid-19 cases. The Norwegian education minister has also outlined how other schools can follow suit.
New Covid rules in Norway: What happens next?
Several new restrictions in Norway came into effect on Thursday, and the country’s PM and health authorities have outlined what could happen next.
UPDATE: How could Norway's Covid-19 restrictions be tightened this week?
Following several outbreaks of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, Norway's government is considering tightening its national, regional and travel coronavirus rules, and the country's health minister said that new measures would be decided upon on Tuesday.
UPDATE: What travellers from Europe to UK need to know about new Covid test rules
With the worsening Covid-19 situation across Europe and the spread of the new Omicron variant, the UK has announced yet more new testing rules for arrivals. Here's what you need to know about the new requirement for pre-departure tests.