Protect yourself and others from spread of infection – Engelska

Protect yourself and others from spread of infection

We all have a responsibility to prevent the spread of the illness covid-19. Here is a list of a few important things that we can all do:

• Stay home even if you just feel like you have a slight cold
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Maintain your distance from others both inside and outside.
• Maintain your distance from others on the bus, the train, the metro, tramway and other public transport.
• Avoid going to events like funerals, christenings, birthday parties and weddings.
• Maintain a distance from others in sporting grounds, swimming baths and gyms, and avoid using public changing rooms.
• Do not travel during rush hour if you can avoid it.
• Only travel if necessary.

Read official recommendations on how to help prevent the virus from spreading on the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) website.

About the coronavirus and the disease covid-19

Schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for Gävleborg 

Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms

Collective information about COVID-19 – 1177 Vårdguiden

Learn about symptoms, at-risk groups, ways to protect from the spread of infection and more on the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) website.

Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the coronavirus and the disease covid-19 on the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) website.

This is how municipal operations are affected

Municipal operations such as libraries, schools, residential care homes and meeting places or seniors may be subject to special restrictions during the pandemic.

If you have any questions about the rules for a specific operation, you can contact Gävle Municipality. Contact details are found below.

Contact us

Gävle Municipality customer service

Telephone number 026 – 17 80 00

You can also visit Stadshuset at Drottninggatan 22 where help is available in several different languages.

Ways to contribute

You may also print out information published by us, the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) or other Swedish government agencies. By distributing official information, for example at your office, neighborhood association or local notice-board, you can help those around you stay informed.

News in English on the coronavirus

Read and listen to news in English about the coronavirus at Radio Sweden.

How to wear single use face masks

Learn how to wear single use face masks on the Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) website