Norwegian Health Minister: Lives will be lost if we lift anti-infection measures
On Wednesday, Minister of Health Bent Høie (H) attacked those who believe that the corona measures are too strict. “If we lift infection measures, the…
Coronavirus Measures
Oslo extends all corona measures
The Oslo City Council has made the decision – all measures against the spread of the coronavirus in Norway’s capital will be extended. The measures…
Norwegian restaurants frustrated over new corona measures: “This will bankrupt an entire industry”
Several restaurants and food establishments in Norway fear they will have to limit their capacity even further due to new government corona regulations. Health Minister…
One in five Norwegian companies has received corona financial assistance in 2020
A new overview from the Ministry of Trade and Industry shows that 1 in 5 Norwegian enterprises have received financial assistance in 2020. A total…
Survey: One in three Norwegians struggles to keep a meter of distance from others in everyday life
A survey that health director Bjørn Guldvog referred to during Wednesday’s coronavirus press conference shows that one in three Norwegians struggles to keep a one-meter…
Norwegian police are investigating 50 corona fraud cases
Police are investigating more than 50 corona fraud cases – they believe that is just the tip of the iceberg. Several of the cases, which…
43% of corona cases in Oslo in October registered among young people
Around 400 out of 920 corona cases in Oslo in September were registered among people in their twenties. The infection in Oslo has increased rapidly,…
All corona measures in Oslo to remain in force: “Disturbingly high number of cases”
The infection control measures in Oslo will be prolonged, Oslo City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) announced. During Wednesday, 80 new cases of infection were…
Almost 600 million kroner paid out to volunteering and sports in Norway
On Monday, almost NOK 600 million will be paid out to those who have applied for support from the Norwegian government’s compensation scheme for sports…
Norway allocates 25 billion kroner for corona measures in 2021
According to newspaper VG, the Norwegian government will set aside approximately NOK 25 billion to handle the corona pandemic next year. “The last few months…
Norway has a new corona strategy. Here are the details
The time of intrusive national anti-coronavirus measures is over. Instead, the infection will be controlled locally. However, the one-meter-distance rule still applies. For several months,…
Oslo police warn against violation of corona rules, fines range from 2,000 to 22,000 kroner
Oslo’s police are asking the residents to follow the new corona regulations that the municipalities have introduced to stop the spread of the infection. Those…
Government has no plans to restrict travel in Norway
The government has no plans to impose restrictions on travel activity internally in Norway, Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) revealed on Wednesday. “It wouldn’t be…
Norway eases several national anti-corona measures
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) believes that Norwegian municipalities now have better control over testing and infection tracing, and will thus ease several national coronavirus…
Bergen to ease local corona measures at midnight
Bergen will remove its local anti-coronavirus measures that have been in force since September 8 at midnight. The infection situation has improved, and the local…
Oslo orders citizens to use face masks during congestion on public transport
On Monday evening, Oslo City Council leader Raymond Johansen (AP) announced a decree on the use of face masks, making them obligatory on public transport…
No exceptions: Norwegian Prime Minister refuses to open border to Sweden
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) had to disappoint her Swedish counterpart Stefan Löfven when she spoke to him on Monday. Norway will not open its…
County Governor asks municipalities in Oslo region to consider local anti-corona measures
The infection situation in Oslo is serious, according to the County Governor of Oslo and Viken. As a result of the outbreak, the County Governor…
Health Minister calls out capital over corona outbreak: “Oslo must take on responsibility”
On Monday evening, 19 municipalities around Oslo will participate in an emergency meeting with Minister of Health Bent Høie (H) after the recent infection developments…
Oslo’s secret list of potential new corona measures revealed
Norwegian health authorities have asked Oslo to introduce stricter coronavirus measures. The City Council is now considering tightening measures if the infection continues to spread….