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174 COVID Deaths In First Seven Months Of 2022
174 people in Iceland have died due to complications from the coronavirus in the first seven month of 2022, RÚV reports, due primarily due to two factors: the spread of the Omnicron variant and the relaxation of pandemic restrictions. [su_pullquote]It’s only one…
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Fourth Coronavirus Vaccination Shots Beginning This Month
Fourth coronavirus vaccination shots will be made available tomorrow, Vísir reports, at Laugardalshöll for those aged 60 and older. Influenza shots will be offered at the same time. [su_pullquote]Join our weekly newsletter to get our next quiz sent by email and you…
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44 People Hospitalised, 67 Landspítali Employees Isolating Due To COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 cases has increased rapidly since the beginning of June, with recent figures showing 44 individuals are currently hospitalised. Three of them are in intensive care. [su_pullquote]The new Reykjavík Grapevine print issue is out! Subscribe to it in our…
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Directorate Of Health Announces “Widespread Immunity” Against COVID, But Reinfection Still A Risk
A new report issued by the Directorate of Health concludes that “widespread immunity against COVID-19 has been achieved in society”, but it bears mentioning that the risk of reinfection still remains. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out…
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Fourth Coronavirus Vaccine Shots May Be On The Horizon
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason believes people can continue to live publicly without masks through the summer, RÚV reports, but is also considering allowing folks to get a second booster shot, given the presence of a new Omicron variant. [su_pullquote]If you appreciate our…
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RVK Newscast 176: Racist Politicians And Window Weather
Welcome back to the RVK Newscast! Today, Valur Grettisson takes a walk around Nauthólsvík and brings you all of the latest in Icelandic news: a minister accused of racism, Covid deaths, and a complicated custody battle. Check out the full description for…
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Landspítali No Longer At Emergency Levels
Landspítali hospital has lowered their alert level from “emergency” to “caution” in light of a decrease in COVID admissions, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]The Icelandic Easter Box! How about it? Easter is drawing closer! The beautiful celebration of resurrection and the beginning of spring!…
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Government Will No Longer Pay For COVID Rapid Tests
Starting on April 1st, private entities will no longer be subsidised for coronavirus rapid tests, an announcement from the Ministry of Health states. [su_pullquote]It’s the one year birthday of our wonderful little Geldingadalir eruption that we miss so dearly. So we offer…
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COVID Roundup: Six In Intensive Care, Incidence Rate Has Declined
According to the latest data from covid.is, there are now six people in intensive care with the coronavirus, and 81 people in hospital with COVID-19 as a whole. [su_pullquote]We have over 60 kinds of Icelandic candy in our store! How is it…
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Minister Who Lifted All Pandemic Measures Encourages People To Take Responsibility For Preventing Spread Of Virus
It has been nearly two weeks since all pandemic measures were lifted in Iceland, both domestically and at the border. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady Eliza Reid’s new book![/su_pullquote]…
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RVK Newscast 169: Report From Ukraine
In this special episode of RVK Newscast, friend of The Reykjavík Grapevine Bjartmar Alexandersson reports from Lviv, Ukraine – filmed by our very own Art Bicnick. The Russian war on Ukraine has been ongoing for over a week, but Putin’s invading forces…
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One In Ten Icelanders Now With Coronavirus
According to the latest data from covid.is, the 14-day incidence of the coronavirus per 100,000 people is now 10,460. In other words, just over one in ten Icelanders now has the coronavirus. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the…
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COVID Roundup: 2,236 Cases Yesterday, 65 Total Deaths
2,236 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 2,089 of those from rapid testing, and 147 from PCR testing. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] In terms of other daily numbers, there…
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COVID Roundup: 3,367 Reported Cases Yesterday
3,367 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 3,215 of those from rapid testing, and 152 from PCR testing. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] In terms of other daily numbers, there…
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COVID Roundup: Vaccines Now At Clinics, Daily Numbers
As of today, vaccinations will no longer be held at Laugardalshöll, but instead, at area health clinics. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] Whether you’re seeking a vaccination…
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COVID Roundup: First Day Of No Restrictions, New Daily Case Record Broken
Today is the first day of Iceland’s new policy of having no domestic no border pandemic restrictions in place, which went into effect at midnight last night. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring…
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RVK Newscast 168: All Covid Restrictions Lifted
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today Grapevine journalist Josie Anne dips her toe into the latest news from Iceland: an end to Covid restrictions, updates in the ’Fishrot Files’ case, and the Icelandic response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter?…
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COVID Roundup: Record-Breaking Cases; Chief Epidemiologist Urges Caution
There were 3,349 cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in Iceland yesterday–a new and unfortunate record for a single day. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] This news comes…
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COVID Roundup: All Restrictions Lifting On Friday, Latest Numbers
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson has announced following a government meeting this morning that all pandemic restrictions, both domestic and at the border, will be lifted at midnight this Friday. The lifting of border restrictions will be total, and will apply…
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Mayor Of Reykjavík Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Mayor of Rekjyavík Dagur B. Eggertsson has announced on Facebook that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for our comfy traditional lopapeysa sweaters, the beautiful woolen…
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COVID Roundup: Unvaccinated May Still Face Border Restrictions, Daily Numbers
Domestic restrictions and border restrictions are set to be completed lifted by February 28th, and the government is currently meeting over what restrictions may be lifted for the vaccinated. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re…
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RVK Newscast 165: Icelandic Gun Crime
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today, editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson, and his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý, report from a very snowy Reykjavík on gun violence, corruption and winter weather! There has been a surprising level of gun crime in Iceland in the last…
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RVK Newscast 166: New Icelandic Sign Language
Hello from Blue Lagoon! Reykjavík Grapevine journalist Josie Anne Gaitens goes for a wander in the winter landscape and brings you all the latest news on Icelandic Coronavirus restrictions, journalists under investigation and new sign language for queer terms. The Icelandic Minister…