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The health authorities will not quarantine possible viruses
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health will not quarantine people who may have been in contact with virus-infected people in China. Instead, they are asked to stay…
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FrP wants to rethink the justice policy
FrP (Progress Party) warns of battle in the Storting over a number of issues in the judiciary where the party suffered defeat in government. FrP occupied the Justice…
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Norway grants asylum to Russian Jehovah’s Witnesses
Several Russian citizens have sought asylum in Norway due to religious persecution. Norwegian authorities confirm that they have accepted applications from Russian…
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More drivers stopped at speed controls
The number of drivers who have been stopped at speed controls has increased by 33 per cent from winter 2018 to winter 2019, according to figures from the Norwegian…
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Fewer exposed to ID theft
More than 100,000 Norwegians have been exposed to ID theft over the past two years. However, this is a decline compared to previous years. The figures are from a survey…
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Facts on the spread of the Wuhan virus
Sunday 02/02/2020 — * A new strand of the coronavirus was detected in Wuhan city in Hubei Province, China in December 2019. In China, more than 14,380 people have been…
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49 nurses lost their authorization last year
49 nurses and 40 doctors lost their authorization to practice last year. Shows figures from the State Health Authority. 33 nurses or care workers also had their…
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Second warmest January ever measured in Norway – record temperatures in nine counties
This January has been the second warmest January month ever measured in Norway. New temperature records were set in nine counties, according to the Meteorological…
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New rules make it easier to expel foreigners
Minister of Justice and Public Security Monica Maeland (H) gives the police new instructions that makes it easier to expel foreigners for disturbances of the order. The…
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Wuhan virus: Chinese in Norway can apply for extended visa
Chinese people who cannot return home because their flights are canceled can apply for a visa extension in Norway, the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) said. “If you…
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Romanian gang accused of stealing tools worth millions in Norway
Four Romanians are accused of stealing hundreds of tools in Eastern Norway, worth several million kroner. In Romania, police have found a large amount of stolen goods.…
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Norwegians to be evacuated from Wuhan, but avoid quarantine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) is working to bring in a small number of Norwegian citizens located in Hubei Province in China. They will not be quarantined,…
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The politicians in Bergen will limit cruise traffic
The Bergen City Council is in favour of reducing the number of cruiseship visits to the city and asks the City Council Board to propose how this could be done. Bergen is…
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The Directorate of Health does not recommend a health check when entering Norway
It is not necessary to check tourists entering the country for the Wuhan virus as the situation is now, says the Directorate of Health (Helsedirektoratet). The main…
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SAS stops all flights to Beijing and Shanghai
SAS stops all flights to Beijing and Shanghai due to the Wuhan virus. Flights to Hong Kong continue as normal. Flights to the two cities will be halted over the period…
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Increased demand for face masks in Norway
Norwegian pharmacies notice increased demand for mouthwash after the outbreak of coronavirus. But this is not something the health authorities recommend for healthy…
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Highly concerned about the virus outbreak
Health Minister Bent Høie believes Norwegian health authorities are well prepared to face the new Wuhan virus. He also describes the outbreak as worrying. On Tuesday…