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- Definitions
Definitions
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Here are the definitions of suspected, probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19, of vaccination with primary vaccination series and risk groups.Article in manual - Hand hygiene and cough etiquette
Hand hygiene and cough etiquette
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Hand hygiene and good cough etiquette are important infection control measures that help to prevent transmission of infectious diseases.Article in manual - Facts about the virus and COVID-19 disease
Facts about the virus and COVID-19 disease
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The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was discovered in January 2020. New knowledge about the outbreak, the disease and risks will be regularly updated.Article in report/guide
- Norwegian Directorate of Health implements the following today - from 6 p.m. on Thursday 12 March until Thursday 26 March 2020
Norwegian Directorate of Health implements the following today - from 6 p.m. on Thursday 12 March until Thursday 26 March 2020
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The website of the Norwegian Directorate of Health is experiencing technical difficulties so this press release is published on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's website.News - Recommendation to prioritise vaccine groups based on infection situation
Recommendation to prioritise vaccine groups based on infection situation
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Based on the current infection situation, the elderly in nursing homes and residential care homes, as well as people at increased risk should be given priority for the coronavirus vaccine.News - More people will be offered a booster dose
More people will be offered a booster dose
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Everyone aged 45 years and older will be offered a booster dose.News - 53 people now confirmed with Covid-19 in the Hurtigruten cruise outbreak
53 people now confirmed with Covid-19 in the Hurtigruten cruise outbreak
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The latest test results show that 37 crew members and 16 passengers on board the two Hurtigruten voyages have been infected.News - Changes in travel advice from 15th August
Changes in travel advice from 15th August
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From 15th August, the Government will introduce quarantine requirements for travellers from five countries in the EU / EEA, plus the Faroe Islands, six regions in Sweden and two regions in Denmark.News - More confirmed cases of coronavirus
More confirmed cases of coronavirus
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has been informed of new cases of COVID-19 disease, bringing the total to seven confirmed cases in Norway.News - Vaccination scenario
Vaccination scenario
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When do we expect to be able to vaccinate different groups against COVID-19?Diverse
- No change in advice for healthcare workers or other professional groups
No change in advice for healthcare workers or other professional groups
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The advice about face masks issued on 14th August 2020 does not change the recommendations for health and care workers.News - 16-17-year-olds to be offered coronavirus vaccination
16-17-year-olds to be offered coronavirus vaccination
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The Government has decided that 16 and 17-year-olds in Norway will be offered coronavirus vaccination, based on advice from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.News - COVID-19 certificate for non-digital users ready on Thursday
COVID-19 certificate for non-digital users ready on Thursday
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From Thursday 24 June, people who do not use a smartphone, PC or tablet can receive the COVID-19 certificate by post.News - Norway receives over 1 million more coronavirus vaccine doses
Norway receives over 1 million more coronavirus vaccine doses
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The government has entered into an agreement to secure 1,000,800 extra coronavirus vaccine doses for Norway. The increase means that the entire population over the age of 18 will be offered two doses within week 36.News - Current recommendations for COVID-19
Current recommendations for COVID-19
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Stay home if you have newly arisen respiratory tract symptoms and feel unwell. You no longer need to be tested, and you do not need to stay home for four days with COVID-19. Contact a doctor if you need medical attention. Testing will be available for a while longer.News - Norwegian Medicines Agency investigating notification about death
Norwegian Medicines Agency investigating notification about death
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The Norwegian Medicines Agency and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) have received a report of a death following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine.News - Major changes to the assessment of entry quarantine -more countries will turn green
Major changes to the assessment of entry quarantine -more countries will turn green
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From 5 July, the Norwegian entry restrictions and quarantine rules will be based on the same threshold values as in the EU. The government has made several changes on the basis of the NIPH weekly report, and a considerable number of countries will turn green.News - Coronavirus vaccine for children 5-11 years
Coronavirus vaccine for children 5-11 years
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Brief information from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health about the vaccine against COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) for children aged 5-11 years.Information note
- Extended pause for AstraZeneca vaccine
Extended pause for AstraZeneca vaccine
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has decided to extend the pause in the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine because further investigations are necessary.News - Norwegian Institute of Public Health's recommendation about AstraZeneca vaccine
Norwegian Institute of Public Health's recommendation about AstraZeneca vaccine
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has recommended stopping further use of the AstraZeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) in the Coronavirus Immunisation Programme in Norway.News - AstraZeneca vaccine still on hold in Norway
AstraZeneca vaccine still on hold in Norway
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) will keep use of the AstraZeneca vaccine on hold in Norway and will continue a thorough review of the situation. An update will be provided at the end of week 12.News - 18-year-olds should be vaccinated with 44-year-olds, recommends NIPH
18-year-olds should be vaccinated with 44-year-olds, recommends NIPH
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Many people will be offered coronavirus vaccination in the period from May to August 2021. Norway expects to receive 5.7 million vaccine doses during these months.News - Recommendations about face masks
Recommendations about face masks
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In situations where it is impossible to keep a distance of 1 metre from others, face masks are recommended as an additional measure to prevent infection from people with COVID-19 without symptoms.News - New coronavirus variant contributed to outbreak among coach passengers and their close contacts
New coronavirus variant contributed to outbreak among coach passengers and their close contacts
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The virus variant is helping to understand the dynamics of the outbreak.News - NIPH recommends entry quarantine for 3 new districts in Finland
NIPH recommends entry quarantine for 3 new districts in Finland
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health recommends that the government should introduce entry quarantines for 3 new districts in Finland.News