The Oslo Plaza displays a heart through its windows
On Wednesday evening, the hotel, The Oslo Plaza lit its windows in the shape a big heart. – A message of love during these difficult…
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Nine out of ten stay away from family and friends
90 percent of those surveyed say they avoid socializing with close family and friends as a result of the coronavirus. One week ago, 68 percent…
Covid-19 pandemic: Government strengthens humanitarian efforts
The Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating an already difficult situation for populations in countries affected by humanitarian crises. Refugees and internally displaced persons will be especially…
Young people outside the risk groups are on respirators at Bærum hospital
Several young people outside the risk groups have been placed on respirators at the intensive care unit at Bærum Hospital, sources say Budstikka. The people…
Police receive hundreds of tips about people violating the Coronavirus measures
Police across the country are now getting tips on people breaking quarantine, contagion threats and illegal cabin lodgings. Police Chief Arne Johannessen of the Sogn…
Royal Couple shares about life during the Coronavirus crisis on Instagram
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has shared book tips and revealed she has a tissue in her home at Skaugum in Asker municipality on her Instagram account,…
Nine out of ten support the continuation of the Coronavirus measures
The government extends the drastic Coronavirus measures until after Easter. The decision is supported by 90 percent of the Norwegian people, a recent survey shows….
Quick tests can be available shortly
Norwegian quality improvement of laboratory studies (Noklus) and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health are trying out the so-called rapid tests, writes Bergens Tidende. –…
Helse Bergen expects the peak of the Coronavirus this summer
A prognosis for the development of the Coronavirus shows that Haukeland could receive a maximum of 200 admitted patients, and the peak which is expected…
Two out of three Norwegians have confidence in the health authorities
A new survey by Opinion shows that 65 percent of those surveyed have confidence that the health authorities have taken the appropriate measures against the…
FHI is considering tracking people via smartphones to fight against Coronavirus
Norwegian authorities are working on an app to track people’s movements and report them to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, reports NRK. According to…
The UN is likely to support a Norwegian Coronavirus fund
Norway has proposed a new multi-donor fund in the UN to help developing countries tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. The UN would probably support the idea….
Crown Prince Haakon thanks hospital staff
On Tuesday, Crown Prince Haakon expressed his gratitude to the health care system during a video meeting with staff at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen….
The government is asking Norwegians to keep more distant from each other
The government has asked people to stay at least two meters apart indoors and not be more than five people in a group outdoors. “In…
Breaking news – Solberg: Schools and kindergartens will be closed until Easter
Today’s Coronavirus measures are extended to April 13, Prime Minister Erna Solberg announced at a press conference on Tuesday. This means that schools and kindergartens…
Public Transportation is reduced in and around the capital
Bus, tram, subway and boat routes are reduced in the Oslo area due to the Coronavirus epidemic. The change accounts for about 15 percent of…
Norway has received new infection control equipment
Last night a large load of infection control equipment came to Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority’s (Helse Sør-Øst) central warehouse in Skedsmo. It…
20,200 people in Norway may be infected with the coronavirus
A company that collects data from Norwegian GPs reported that 20,200 people are registered as infected or suspected of being infected by the Coronavirus. The…
Nav calls for sick leave over the phone
A rule change means that Nav can now accept sick leave without personal attendance. Now they urge people to contact the doctor over the phone….
No longer isolation for foreign travellers
People who are quarantined because they have been traveling abroad should no longer be isolated unless they develop a fever or show respiratory symptoms. The…