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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 Coronavirus…
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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, where she talks…
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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…
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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. Six…
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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 at the end of…
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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 NRK, the…
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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. The proposal…
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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 the public space people should keep…
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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 public transport. Routes…
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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…
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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. The temporary rule change…
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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. 300…
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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…
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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 company,…
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Two Coronavirus related deaths at Ahus
Two people have died of the Coronavirus the last 24 hours at Akershus University Hospital. In total, nine people have now died from the virus in Norway. ( last news 10…
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Norwegians stuck in Hurtigruten ship off the Falkland Islands due to the Coronavirus
Several Norwegians are on board the Hurtigruten hybrid ship Roald Amundsen, which is on its way to the Falkland Islands after being refused to come to port in Chile,…
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NOK 20,000 fine to a Coronavirus infected person who went to a party
The Western Police District has given a fine of NOK 20,000 to a person infected with the Coronavirus who has broken the home quarantine and gone to a party. – The person…
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No one under 24 years in intensive care units
45 people have been admitted to intensive care due to the coronavirus. The average age is 61 years and there is nobody below 24 years in the intensive care units. A…
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No one in the Armed Forces will be temporarily laid off
Large parts of Norwegian business are being affected by the coronavirus epidemic in Norway, and Nav has received over 100,000 applications for temporary layoffs. In the…
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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 quarantine…