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Death number six in Norway due to Covid-19
Another elderly person has died in Ringsaker in Bærum. An elderly patient died of Covid-19 at an institution in Ringsaker municipality on Wednesday, reports Hamar…
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Coronavirus deaths number four in Norway
A resident of Lillestrøm municipality has died as a result of the coronavirus. Lillestrøm Mayor Jørgen Vik confirms the information to Romerikes Blad. The death is…
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No employees in the municipality of Oslo are to be temporarily laid off
None of the 53,000 employees in the City of Oslo are to be temporarily laid off, although large parts of city services are closed. – “Oslo municipality has no plans to…
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New test can increase corona testing capacity
A new test could significantly increase the capacity for corona testing and thus reduce the risk of infection. The drug company Roche is behind the new so-called cobas…
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Infection researchers believe that restrictions will last for two months
“The effect of the coronavirus measures will only become visible no earlier than in two weeks,” says researcher of Infectious Deceases Arnoldo Frigessi. He predicts…
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Government cooperating with airlines to assist Norwegians in travelling home
‘We are in a serious and unpredictable situation. It is becoming harder for many Norwegian citizens to return home because more and more countries are closing their…
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Funeral services recommend cremation only and postponed ceremonies
Cremation with a postponed ‘Ashes Ceremony’ is a good way to say goodbye to the deceased at this time without risking Corona infection, the Funeral services have…
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Foreign nationals with no symptoms of coronavirus infection may leave Norway
People who are in quarantine, but who are symptom-free, may now leave Norway on condition that sound infection control measures are practiced during transport from the…
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Over 1,000 hospital employees in Oslo in quarantine
1,081 employees at Oslo University Hospital are in quarantine due to either close contact with someone with the coronavirus or from travelling abroad. This is according…
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Office of the Prime Minister and the corona outbreak
Due to the ongoing outbreak of the corona virus, the Office of the Prime Minister is experiencing significantly increased workload. As a consequence, it may take longer…
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Border control is temporarily strengthened
As a step in limiting the coronavirus, there will be increased control of people on the border. For Norwegians, passports are the only approved credentials. Border…
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The government has decided to expel foreigners without a residence permit
In an extraordinary Cabinet meeting, the government on Sunday decided to ban foreigners without a residence permit in Norway for reasons of public health. This is stated…
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Sick people in cabins ask for help from the Red Cross
The Red Cross has been contacted over the weekend by sick people in their cabins who want help directly from the Red Cross to get home. That’s what the Red Cross writes…
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King Harald: – Unreal, strange and a frightening situation
In his speech to the people, which was recorded at Kongsseteren since the king is in quarantine, the king also pointed out that there is now a special need to show…
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Government: The airports will not close
The government states that Norwegian airports will not close during the coronavirus pandemic and that only foreigners without a residence permit will be rejected. -“All…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now recommends against traveling to any country that is not strictly necessary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now advises against all travel, that is not strictly necessary, to any country. Norwegians that are traveling abroad are asked to…
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The City of Oslo wants to help foreign beggars return home
Instead of offering housing space, the City of Oslo wants to help foreign beggars get back to their homelands. The ongoing virus pandemic is also affecting the homeless…
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Solberg: Everyone who at their cabins must go home
“Everyone who has traveled to their cabin during these times must go home,” says Erna Solberg (H). If necessary, the Civil Defense will help get people to leave the…