8,522 registered Coronavirus cases in Norway – up 18
At midnight, there were 8,522 cases of Coronavirus infection in Norway, preliminary figures from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health show. This is an increase…
Coronavirus in Norway
Ahus opens for visits to patients
From June 5, patients at Akershus University Hospital will be able to receive visits from their closest relatives again. There has been a stop at…
DFDS opens a new route to Frederikshavn and resumes their route to Copenhagen
The ferry company DFDS starts a new route between Oslo and Frederikshavn on June 25. At the same time, the ferries start again between Oslo…
Seven out of ten reply positively to getting vaccinated for Covid-19
Nine out of ten Norwegians agree in whole or in part to the claim that vaccines are safe, but only seven out of ten are…
11,000 companies have been denied emergency aid
One of four companies that have applied for support during the Coronavirus crisis has been rejected, figures from the Tax Administration show. It is Dagens…
Telenor employees can choose where to work from
On Wednesday night, Telenor CEO Sigve Brekke announced to all employees that they could choose where to work from in the future and not have…
Downsizing in the oil sector increases
Despite falling numbers of Coronavirus contaminations and rising oil prices, Tekna members report increased in staff reductions in the oil sector. In a survey Tekna…
No excess mortality in Norway this year
Preliminary figures from FHI show that no more deaths have occurred this year than normal, despite the corona epidemic. – A few weeks back there…
Every third Norwegian avoids health care
One in three Norwegians have said they fail or postpone seeking health care as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, a new study shows. 33…
The Norwegian krone strengthens
Over the course of a week, the Norwegian krone has strengthened significantly as a result of rising oil prices and reduced market risk. The Norwegian…
Fewer corona-infected patients in Norwegian hospitals
On Wednesday, 26 corona patients are being treated in Norwegian hospitals, according to figures from the Directorate of Health. That’s six fewer than Tuesday. Three…
Norwegians cut their holiday budget by NOK 16,000
The average household in Norway plans to spend just over NOK 27,000 on their holiday in 2020, according to Virke Reiseliv’s recent survey. The amount…
Less than ten people have received an SMS about the risk of infection from the Infection Stop app
After a month and a half, the Infection Stop app is still being tested in three cities, and fewer than ten people have received an…
Over 30 tourism companies can start operating in Svalbard from Monday
Many tourism companies in Svalbard can welcome tourists again this week after the Governor has reviewed their anti-Coronavirus infection plans. “We are consistently pleased with…
Most Norwegians do not believe that the coronavirus will lead to a long-lasting climate effect
In the short term, two out of three Norwegians believe that the coronavirus pandemic will reduce global climate challenges. According to a survey, however, the…
The Prime Minister visited the Summer Park on its first opening day
From Monday, amusement parks could open after Corona closures. Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) marked it by visiting Oslo Summer Park at Tryvann. There she…
Norwegians’ digital use skyrocketed during the Coronavirus pandemic
Far more Norwegians said they use digital services today than before the pandemic. The increase can be permanent. “First and foremost, Covid-19 is a humanitarian…
Many will change their travel habits permanently after the corona crisis
One in five who used to travel to and from work collectively no longer does so, according to a study. 15 per cent say they…
8,440 registered Coronavirus cases in Norway – up 3
At midnight, 8,440 cases of Coronavirus infection were registered in Norway, preliminary figures from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health show. This is an increase…
Half of the population fears that the government will ease the corona measures too quickly
51 per cent in a survey Norstat has conducted for ABC News, says they fear the government will ease the corona restrictions too quickly and…