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Four Days Of No New Cases Of Coronavirus Infections, Further Restrictions Lifting Soon
A week after lifting some restrictions on social gathering, the coronavirus situation in Iceland is getting more under control. According to the latest data from covid.is, today marks the fourth day in a row with no new infections of the virus in…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: 102-Year-Old Survivor, Gov’t Extends Icelandair Deal
There are 36 active COVID-19 infections in Iceland currently, following the detection of two new cases yesterday, May 6th. Over 97% of those who have been infected with the virus have now recovered. There are just three patients in hospital and 729…
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Icelandic Government Makes Tentative Environmental Policy Progress
The Icelandic Government has revealed several new environmental policies and proposals recently, including fresh funds for projects tackling climate change and a bid to ban certain single-use products. Although the measures are by no means radical, they suggest that environmental concerns may…
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Abandoned Iceland #3: Around The Golden Circle Part I
In this episode, Sam and his wife tour the area around Fluðir, Reykholt and Skálholt. They visit Faxafoss and Sam tries the freshest Bloody Mary ever made at Friðheimar. They also talk to a horse, and visit the loneliest chapel in the…
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COVID-Cast #20: The Curve Has Officially Been Flattened!
So, Iceland has officially flattened the curve! Over the last few days, confirmed new COVID-19 cases have decreased down from two to zero. Yesterday, the country began to relax restrictions with the Gathering Ban changing from 20 to 50, and businesses like…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Pools & Cinemas To Re-Open; Last Daily Conference Gets Record Viewers
There are currently only 56 active coronavirus infections in Iceland, with 1,733 having made a full recovery. 56 people are in isolation, 750 are in quarantine, and three are still hospitalised. In all, 51,345 samples for testing have been taken to date.…
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IKEA Faced With Mountain of Uncollected Online Orders Before Re-opening
Large quantities of uncollected online orders hindered employees’ efforts to prepare the Garðabær IKEA store before it reopened this morning, Morgunblaðið reports. The store opened its doors for the first time this morning since it shut on March 23rd due to the…
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Iceland Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions: What You Can And Cannot Do
The restrictions which the Icelandic government put in place at the start of the coronavirus outbreak have been relaxed in part, effective today. So what is and what isn’t allowed? As can be seen on covid.is, active infections in Iceland peaked on…
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Art In The Time Of Corona: Can Inherently Social Art Survive Isolation?
In this current climate, artists of all mediums are facing difficulties. When stuck in social distancing, quarantining, or—God forbid—dealing with the virus itself, how do those who rely on shows and concerts to sustain and spread their word? To find out, the…
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The Waiting Game – The COVID-19 Outbreak Calls For Patience
Let’s be honest here: The government and associated specialists have done a fantastic job in this incredibly complicated battle with COVID-19. We have gone from over 100 new cases of the virus in one day, to under ten new cases daily over…
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Today’s Muse: Postprent Showcases Local Pandemic-Inspired Artwork
The surreal circumstances spawned by the global spread of the novel coronavirus offer an unrivalled artistic stimulus, something Viktor Weisshappel Vilhjálmsson and Þórður Hans Baldursson, the owners of online print store, Postprent, were quick to realise. In a bid to document the…
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Summertime Blues: Iceland Enters Tourist High Season In State Of Uncertainty
Iceland may be approaching the crest of coronavirus infections (or may have already reached by the time you read this), but we’re not out of the woods yet. As the country approaches the tourist high season, many are looking at the months…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: High Intensive Care Survival Rate, Nurses’ Pay Dispute
Public health authorities reported two new COVID-19 cases yesterday, 28th April. Both people found to be infected come from the capital area and neither were in in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. Nineteen more people recovered from the virus, meaning there…
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Multi-Faith Day Of Prayer Streams Live Tomorrow
Félag Horizon, a social group focused on bridging gaps between cultures, will be hosting a livestreamed multi-faith prayer event tomorrow. Called “Iceland Prays: Community and Faith Leaders Pray for Humanity”, it will be streamed live through this channel tomorrow from 13:00 to…
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Knit Today Coronavirus: Ýrúrarí’s Unconventional Take On Face Masks
You’d be a little taken aback if your doctor turned up with green lips, vampire fangs and dental braces or a giant tongue covered in a dozen tiny tongues – although maybe not in these strange times. Few have managed to capture…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Economic Actions Target Struggling Tourism Sector
Three new COVID-19 cases were detected by the National University Hospital yesterday, bringing the total number of infections in Iceland since the start of the pandemic to 1,795. Two of the new cases are believed to be residents of Bolungarvík, the town…
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Hollywood Comes To Reykjavík? Foreign Producers Hope To Film In Iceland
Public health authorities are considering proposals to allow foreign film crews to shoot scenes in Iceland. The head of Film In Iceland, Einar Hansen Tómasson, has revealed that there has been a marked upsurge in international interest from production companies as the…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Positive Trends Continue, Gender Imbalance Revealed
No new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Iceland yesterday, April 26th. This is the second day since February that no infections have been detected since February. The number of patients in intensive care has dropped to just one and no one is…
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Lowest Death Rate In Three Years Recorded In Iceland Despite Pandemic
The lowest number of deaths since 2017 were recorded in the Iceland as of April 15th, according to the latest figures released by the Statistics Iceland. An average of 44.3 deaths per week were recorded in Iceland during the first fifteen weeks…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: No New Infections, Bid To Move Parliament To Harpa
No new COVID-19 infections were recorded in Iceland on April 23rd, according to the latest figures released on the government’s database. Yesterday was the first day on which no new cases were reported since February 29th. Two patients were discharged from hospital…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Netflix Celebrates Icelandic Response, Icelandair Firings
Just four new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Iceland yesterday, April 22nd, according to the government database’s latest update. There have now been 1,789 cases recorded in Iceland. Over 1,500 people have recovered so far and four patients were discharged from…
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COVID-Cast #19: The Eerily Quiet International Airport
Keflavík International Airport is normally a beehive activity this time of year, as tourist high season begins. This year, the coronavirus and travel restrictions imposed by the US and Europe alike have made this airport a virtual ghost town. In this edition…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: 14-Day Quarantine For Tourists, Antibody Tests Increased
New Quarantine Travel Rules The Icelandic government has accepted the recommendations of the Chief Epidemiologist, Þórólfur Guðnason to introduce stricter quarantine requirements for people entering Iceland. From Friday April 24th, everyone arriving in Iceland, including tourists, will be required to complete a…