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08. Dec 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID-19: Restrictions to be relaxed from 10 December

The Minister of Health has decided on changes to the preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, taking effect on 10 December 2020. On that date, some cautious relaxations will be made to the restrictions on the size of gatherings, and the new rules will remain in force until 12 January 2021. The rules applying in schools will continue unchanged, for the most part, until the end of the year; it is planned to announce new rules shortly that will take effect in schools on 1 January 2021.

18. Nov 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID 19: Screening at the border temporarily free of charge

The Minister of Health has decided that testing of travellers for COVID-19 at Iceland’s borders is to be free of charge, on a temporary basis, from 1 December 2020 until 31 January 2021. This is in line with recommendations from the Chief Epidemiologist. The aim of the move is to encourage people to be tested rather than to commit to a period in quarantine, so reducing the likelihood that they will bring the infection with them into the country. The matter was discussed and approved at a cabinet meeting on 17 November.

18. Nov 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID 19: Screening at the border temporarily free of charge

The Minister of Health has decided that testing of travellers for COVID-19 at Iceland’s borders is to be free of charge, on a temporary basis, from 1 December 2020 until 31 January 2021. This is in line with recommendations from the Chief Epidemiologist. The aim of the move is to encourage people to be tested rather than to commit to a period in quarantine, so reducing the likelihood that they will bring the infection with them into the country. The matter was discussed and approved at a cabinet meeting on 17 November.

13. Nov 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID-19: Relaxation of restrictions on gatherings take effect on 18 November

The Minister of Health has approved recommendations by the Chief Epidemiologist for a cautious relaxation of some of the restrictions on gatherings in response to the spread of COVID-19. The changes involved will take effect on 18 November 2020. The main changes are that sporting, youth and leisure activities for children in pre-schools (kindergartens) and compulsory junior schools (to age 16) will be permitted once again. In upper-secondary schools, the number of persons permitted to gather in one space will be raised to 25. Services of various types which entail physical contact or close proximity will be permitted again. The general limit on the size of gatherings to 10 persons will continue.…

02. Nov 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID-19: Restrictions applying in schools and universities as from 3 November 2020

A new regulation from the Minister of Health laying down restrictions in schools and universities as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic takes effect as from 3 November 2020. The aim is to interfere as little as possible with educational work, and that activities in pre-schools and the early years of compulsory schooling should proceed in full. In accordance with the recommendations of the Chief Epidemiologist, the rules on wearing face masks will be changed so that they do not apply to children born in or after 2011.

30. Oct 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

Stricter anti-COVID-19 measures taking effect as from 31 October 2020

The Minister of Health has approved proposals from the Chief Epidemiologist regarding tighter measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, which take effect on Saturday, 31 October 2020. The same rules will apply throughout Iceland. The main change introduced now is that the maximum size of gatherings is reduced from 20 to 10 persons. All sporting activities and stage performances are suspended. It is envisaged that these stricter rules will remain in force until 17 November (including that date); they will be reviewed in the light of developments with a view to whether it will be possible to relax them earlier or necessary to extend the period for a longer period.

21. Oct 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID-19: Restrictions on sizes of gatherings and certain school activities applying from 20 October 2020

New regulations have taken effect laying down restrictions on the size of gatherings and certain school activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The regulations will remain in force until 10 November (inclusive), with the exception of interim provisions applying to the metropolitan area, which will apply until 3 November 2020. The changes introduced by the new regulations are summarised below.

25. Sep 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID-19: Seating requirement in all licensed premises

The Minister of Health has approved a proposal from the Chief Epidemiologist obliging all premises with alcoholic beverage licences to provide seats for all guests, and guests normally to be seated as is the case in restaurants and cafes. A regulation setting this out will take effect on Monday, 28 September 2020; as of the same date, the temporary closure of bars and night-clubs in the metropolitan area will be lifted, though with the condition that such enterprises observe the seating requirement. In accordance with the Chief Epidemiologist’s recommendations, the other restrictions on gatherings have been extended without amendment for the next three weeks, until and including 18 October.

21. Sep 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID-19: Closure of bars and night-clubs extended to 27 September

The Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, has approved a proposal by the Chief Epidemiologist to extend the temporary closure of bars and night-clubs to and including Sunday, 27 September 2020. A regulation announcing the closure has been sent for publication in the Govenrment Gazette. As previously, the closure affects bars and night-clubs in Reykjavík, Mosfellsbær, Hafnarfjörður, Garðabær, Kópavogur, Kjósarhreppur and Seltjarnarnes.

14. Sep 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

Quarantine shortened from 14 days to 7, ending with a test

The Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, has accepted a proposal from the Chief Epidemiologist to enable people to complete quarantine in connection with COVID-19 in 7 days if a test at the end of that time proves negative. On completing quarantine, people will still be required to observe precautions against infection and to avoid contact with vulnerable individuals. Testing arrangements will be organised by the Chief Epidemiologist and will be free of charge to those tested. The new arrangement applies to infection precautions within Iceland, not to persons arriving at the border.

04. Sep 2020Life and Health, Ministry of Health

Less stringent restrictions on gatherings take effect on 7 September

The ‘social distancing’ rule will be relaxed from 2 metres to 1 metre and the maximum size of gatherings will be increased from 100 to 200 people on Monday, 7 September 2020. ​These are the main points in a new regulation that has been issued by the Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, on measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, following guidelines proposed by the Cief Epidemiologist.

27. Aug 2020Life and Health, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

New advertisement: Restrictions on the size of gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic

A new advertisement issued by the Minister of Health setting out restrictions on the size of gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic takes effect on 28 August 2020 and will remain in effect until and including 10 September. This will involve only minor changes to the restrictions already in force, which is in accordance with the proposals submitted to the minister by the Chief Epidemiologist. The changes in question are described below.

14. Aug 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Public Safety and Security, Covid-19, Life and Health

Double border screening for all arriving passengers

The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days.

12. Aug 2020Life and Health, Public Safety and Security, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

Modified rules on restrictions on public gatherings take effect on 14 August

Rules on social distancing will be eased for colleges, universities, and sports, according to a new announcement issued by Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health. Otherwise, the general rule of the two-meter social distancing between individuals still applies. In circumstances where the two-meter distance cannot be maintained and on public transport journeys lasting more than 30 minutes, face masks should be worn.

09. Mar 2020Public Safety and Security, Life and Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Response to COVID-19 in Iceland

Icelandic authorities have taken preventive steps to contain the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. As Iceland has few entry points and the lowest population density in Europe, the country has been able to move swiftly to identify, communicate with and, where necessary, quarantine Icelandic residents who have been travelling from high risk areas and those who have been in contact with individuals diagnosed with the virus.

09. Mar 2020Public Safety and Security, Life and Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Response to COVID-19 in Iceland

Icelandic authorities have taken preventive steps to contain the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. As Iceland has few entry points and the lowest population density in Europe, the country has been able to move swiftly to identify, communicate with and, where necessary, quarantine Icelandic residents who have been travelling from high risk areas and those who have been in contact with individuals diagnosed with the virus.

23. Aug 2019Life and Health, Ministry of Health

Health Policy. A policy for Iceland´s health services until 2030

Work on drawing up a health policy until 2030 began in the Ministry of Welfare in April 2018. It was based on many surveys and analyses of various aspects of Iceland’s health services made in recent years, and reference was also made to data from the WHO and other materials, including Health 2020, the European policy for health and well-being up to 2020, and also the goals set out in the United Nations’ Agenda for Sustainable Development.

11. Jul 2018Regulations, Ministry of Health, Life and Health, Legislation

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of audiologists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 630/2018

11 July 2018 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of audiologists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 630/2018 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of audiologists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 630/2018 Tags Regulations Ministry of Health Life and Health Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

11. Dec 2017Social Welfare and Families, Life and Health, Ministry of Health

Facts about Down syndrome and pre-natal screening in Iceland

The Icelandic Ministry of Welfare considers it urgent to present the following facts due to incorrect and misleading information which has repeatedly been spread abroad concerning the birth of children in Iceland with Down syndrome. Among the misconceptions which have been promoted is the claim that the policy has been adopted by the Icelandic authorities of preventing mothers from giving birth to children with Down syndrome. These statements are not based on facts, and furthermore makes serious accusations which cannot simply be ignored.

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of registered nurses and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 512/2013

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of registered nurses and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 512/2013 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of registered nurses and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 512/2013 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of social workers and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1088/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of social workers and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1088/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of social workers and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1088/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of biomedical scientists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1132/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of biomedical scientists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1132/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of biomedical scientists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1132/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of psychologists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1130/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of psychologists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1130/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of psychologists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1130/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulationon the education, rights and obligations of physiotherapists and criteria forgranting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1127/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulationon the education, rights and obligations of physiotherapists and criteria forgranting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1127/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of physiotherapists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1127/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of dentists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1121/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of dentists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1121/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of dentists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1121/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of dental technicians and clinical dental technicians for granting of licences, No. 1123/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of dental technicians and clinical dental technicians for granting of licences, No. 1123/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of dental technicians and clinical dental technicians for granting of licences, No. 1123/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of emergency medical technicians and paramedics and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1110/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of emergency medical technicians and paramedics and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1110/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of emergency medical technicians and paramedics and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1110/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of pharmacists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1090/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of pharmacists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1090/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of pharmacists and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1090/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

24. Feb 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of midwives and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1089/2012

24 February 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of midwives and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1089/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of midwives and criteria for granting of licences and specialist licences, No. 1089/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of speech therapists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1125/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of speech therapists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1125/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of speech therapists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1125/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of optometrists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1129/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of optometrists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1129/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of optometrists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1129/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of osteopaths and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1131/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of osteopaths and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1131/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of osteopaths and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1131/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of biologists in healthcare service and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1220/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of biologists in healthcare service and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1220/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of biologists in healthcare service and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1220/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of licensed practical nurses and criteria for granting of licences, No. 511/2013

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of licensed practical nurses and criteria for granting of licences, No. 511/2013 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of licensed practical nurses and criteria for granting of licences, No. 511/2013 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of occupational therapists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1221/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of occupational therapists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1221/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of occupational therapists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1221/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of food scientists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1085/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of food scientists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1085/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of food scientists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1085/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of nutritionists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1086/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of nutritionists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1086/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of nutritionists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1086/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of chiropractors and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1087/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of chiropractors and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1087/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of chiropractors and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1087/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of pharmaceutical technicians and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1091/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of pharmaceutical technicians and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1091/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of pharmaceutical technicians and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1091/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

06. Jan 2014Ministry of Health, Legislation, Life and Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of medical secretaries and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1104/2012

06 January 2014 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of medical secretaries and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1104/2012 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of medical secretaries and criteria for granting of licences, No. 1104/2012 Tags Ministry of Health Life and Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland