News and press releases

Latest news from the Ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister can be found here.

News and press releases from previous governments can be found in the Historical archive.

  • All travellers arriving in Norway must take a test after arrival

    02/12/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The Norwegian Government is introducing stricter test requirements at the border in order to delay and limit the spread of the new Omicron virus variant. From Friday 3 December at 12 am, any person who arrives in Norway must get tested, regardless

  • Norway delivers on pledge to donate five million Covid-19 vaccines through Covax

    24/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    In 2021, Norway pledged to donate five million of its own vaccines to the global effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The pledge has now been met, helping to achieve more equitable distribution of vaccines to low-income countries.

  • Norway launches climate commitments in the health field

    10/11/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    During the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, COP26, Norway has today joined the Climate Conference’s Health Programme. The Health Programme has launched several measures to strengthen health systems to enable them to tackle climate change.

  • Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

    25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

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