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Eleven people under 40 years of age in intensive care
A total of 139 people have been admitted to intensive care with coronavirus in Norway. Of these, 11 are under 40 years old. Figures are from Sunday’s daily report from…
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1,700 have signed up to assist the health services
1,700 approved health professionals, who do not currently work in the health service, have signed up to assist the during the Coronavirus epidemic. “It is wonderful to…
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WHO starts Coronavirus “solidarity trial” in Norway
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) global “solidarity trial” to evaluate possible Covid-19 medicines begins in Norway. The first patient to participate in the drug…
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The church bells will ring once a week for hope
The corona epidemic has led to closed churches and quiet bell towers in Norway. Now the church bells will ring every Saturday at 5pm to symbolize hope. “The silence…
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Princess Märtha Louise encourages people to be positive
In an Instagram post, Princess Märtha Louise writes about the tough time after Ari Behn’s death and about keeping up the courage during tough corona times. – Today the…
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Norway’s health-related measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Government will allocate more than NOK 2 billion to the development of vaccines to protect us against pandemics. New digital solutions are being developed to make…
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3,845 registered corona cases in Norway
At midnight, there were 3,845 cases of corona infection in Norway, which is an increase of 264 cases over the previous day. The last two days have seen an increase of…
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Vestre Viken denies that there are young people outside of the risk groups on respirators – the Budstikka newspaper apologises
The newspaper reported that several people between the ages of 20 and 45 are hospitalized in Bærum – without having any underlying illnesses or being at risk – is wrong,…
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The Police Immigration Service may have to release dangerous foreigners
Deportations have been put on hold because of the coronavirus epidemic. Now the police are warning that they may have to release illegal immigrants who pose a social…
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Norway to contribute more than NOK 13 million to Malawi’s response to Covid-19
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein spoke on the phone with Malawi’s Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango. Norway is to contribute NOK…
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New advice for Norwegians in risk groups: 1.6 million at risk
One in three Norwegians is at risk of contracting a serious illness and may die if infected by the Coronavirus. As a result, the health authorities are coming up with…
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3,703 people in Norway with confirmed coronavirus infection
A total of 3,703 people with proven COVID-19 have been reported to the infectious disease reporting system (MSIS). The proportion of people who test positive is…
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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 in question…
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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 times, according to the hotel…
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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 and…
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Mulla Krekar is transported to Italy
Mulla Krekar (Najumuddin Faraj Ahmad) is no longer in Norway and has been extradited to Italy, according to Minister of Justice and Emergency Management Monica Maeland…
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Large demand at the Foreign Ministry from stranded Norwegians abroad
The Foreign Ministry is experiencing great demand from Norwegians abroad who want to return home. Over the past week they have received 1,000 inquiries a day from both…
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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…