In the last couple of weeks, the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection have increased in Sweden. This is due to the extended number of tests and now Swedish healthcare test persons with mild symptoms. Earlier, only those who needed hospital care and healthcare staff were tested. The Swedish Government has decided that 100000 tests should be conducted every week.

You will find all information about the corona outbreak in Sweden and the work to reduce the spread of the infection on https://www.krisinformation.se/en (Emergency information from Swedish authorities). On this website all information is collected from Swedish authorities, it is verified and it is always up to date. On the website you also find information about the corona virus/Covid-19 in 20 other languages besides English.

The University follows the recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and does not allow travel abroad in the service. 

Since March 14 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sweden advises against unnecessary travel to all countries. The recommendation is now valid until July 15, after which a new assessment will be made. As of 30 June, the Ministry of Foreign Affaris will remove the advice against non-essential travel to the following countries: Belgium, Croatia, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

For other EU, EEA and Schengen countries (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Austria) and the United Kingdom, the recommendation for unnecessary travel remains valid until 15 July 2020.

For all other countries, the recommendation is not extended from unnecessary travel until August 31, 2020. For those countries or areas for which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced recommendation decisions before March 14, 2020, these decisions are still valid.

Vice-Chancellors decisions, June 18th, regarding trips for outgoing students:

Recommendation regarding outgoing exchange students autumn semester 2020:
1) If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a valid advice not to travel to a country, the University of Skövde recommends students not to carry out exchange studies in that country during the autumn semester 2020.

2) If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs withdraws the travel advice to a country, after June 18, 2020, the University of Skövde still recommends students not to carry out exchange studies during the autumn semester 2020.

3) However, if a student, despite the University's recommendation, conducts exchange studies in such a country as referred to in paragraph 2 above, the University will give the student support in the implementation of the exchange.

Contact the VFU/trainee manager within the department for information on what applies.

The University recommended all students abroad to return to Sweden, and offered them help in doing so. 

The Public Health Agency assesses the risk of transmission as very high. It is therefore important that if you feel ill with symptoms such as sniffing, coughing or fever, try to avoid meeting other people and stay at home. This even if you just feel a little sick. You should not go to work or school if you feel ill. 

You can call 1177 if in need for medical care. However, the Public Health Agency's recommendation is that you stay at home for two days after you have recovered before returning to work or school. 

The University earlier stoped exchanges for students during spring term 2020.

Recommendation regarding outgoing exchange students autumn semester 2020:
1) If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a valid advice not to travel to a country, the University of Skövde recommends students not to carry out exchange studies in that country during the autumn semester 2020.

2) If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs withdraws the travel advice to a country, after June 18, 2020, the University of Skövde still recommends students not to carry out exchange studies during the autumn semester 2020.

3) However, if a student, despite the University's recommendation, conducts exchange studies in such a country as referred to in paragraph 2 above, the University will give the student support in the implementation of the exchange.

The University has already extended cleaning in its facilities.

You can call the national information number 113 13.

If you are not feeling well, stay at home. If you are in need of medical care, call 1177. It is important that you have been free of symptoms for 48 hours before going back to campus or work. 

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Always wash your hands before meals, cooking and after being to the toilet.
• Cough and sneeze in the bend of your arm or in a paper handkerchief.
• Be careful not to touch the face with your hands.