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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.

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

06. May 2020Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

Iceland eases restrictions - all children's activities back to normal

Monday marked the start of substantial easing of the social distancing measures that have been in place in Iceland since 16 March. All children's activities are back to normal, gatherings of up to 50 people are now allowed, businesses that require close proximity with customers can be resumed and several other restrictions have been lifted.

22. Mar 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Stricter measures enforced in Iceland: Ban on gatherings of more than 20 people

The Icelandic government has announced a ban on gatherings of 20 people or more, starting Tuesday 24 March 2020. These measures are put in place to halt the spread of COVID-19 infections in Iceland, following recommendations from the Chief Epidemiologist to Svandís Svavarsdóttir Icelands‘s Minister of Health. The advice of the Chief Epidemiologist to the Minister of Health has been to focus the response in Iceland on the swift diagnosis of COVID-19 cases.

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.

16. Aug 2019Legislation, Ministry of Health, Regulations

Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of health information managers and criteria for granting of licences, No. 640/2019

16 August 2019 / Ministry of Health Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of health information managers and criteria for granting of licences, No. 640/2019 Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of health information managers and criteria for granting of licences, No. 640/2019 Tags Ministry of Health Regulations Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

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