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Nine People In Iceland Have Monkeypox While Country Awaits Vaccines From Abroad
Nine people have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland, according to reports from RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic producers we trust.…
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Guðrún Aspelund Hired As Chief Epidemiologist
Guðrún Aspelund will take over as chief epidemiologist when Þórólfur Guðnason retires September 1, the Directorate of Health announced today. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for about 2 months…
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Ministry Of Health Wants To Obtain 80 Doses Of Vaccine For Monkeypox
The Ministry of Health is attempting to obtain 80 doses of a vaccine that could help protect at-risk individuals from monkeypox, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round up…
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First Monkeypox Cases Diagnosed In Iceland
Two men who recently travelled to Europe are the first people in Iceland to be diagnosed with monkeypox. Neither individual is seriously ill, though they are both contagious and in isolation, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than…
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Iceland Remains Cautious As Europe Restarts AstraZeneca Vaccinations
Icelandic health authorities have not yet announced whether they will resume use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, despite several other European countries deciding to do so. Just over a week ago Iceland suspended use of the vaccine, following three incidents in Norway…
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New Regulation Proposals Submitted To The Minster Of Health
Þórólfur Guðnason, the chief epidemiologist, has submitted new proposals regarding disease control measures to the Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the Minister of Health. This was confirmed in an interview this morning on Bítin á Bylgjan. New rules to follow The current regulations are in effect until…
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Domestic Pandemic Restrictions To Be Relaxed
The Icelandic Minister of Health announced yesterday that she plans to relax the country’s domestic pandemic restrictions. RÚV reports that Svandís Svavarsdóttir made the announcement in Parliament, following recommendations along the same lines made by Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason. The move follows…
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Domestic Pandemic Restrictions Relaxed
The Minister of Health today announced a relaxation of domestic pandemic measures in Iceland, following advice from the nation’s chief epidemiologist. The minister, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, revealed a revised set of regulations following a government meeting, Vísir reports. The two-metre rule and mask…
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Chief Epidemiologist Sticks With EU Vaccines
Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason yesterday dismissed the idea of buying coronavirus vaccines from outside the EU, Vísir reports. Despite the fact that it might speed up the national inoculation process, Þórólfur confirmed that such an act would breach Iceland’s pact with…
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Landspítali Moved To Emergency Level
Landspítali has been moved to emergency level for the first time in the history of its response plan, the hospital has announced on its website. Landspítali’s current emergency response plan came into force in 2006. This is due to a widespread cluster…
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Inefficient Masks Removed From Sale
Not all masks that have been sold in Iceland meet the requirements which Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason outlined on the Directorate of Health’s web page on July 30th. These requirements state: “It is advisable to use a single-use mask which is discarded…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Traveller Diagnosed In Akureyri, Family Quarantined
A traveller from abroad has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Akureyri. The individual tested negative for the virus at the border but was diagnosed at a second screening this week. Gylfi Þór Þorsteinsson, an epidemiological centre supervisor confirmed the infection to Fréttablaðið.…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Tougher Rules Expected, Kári Stefánsson Issues Warning
The Icelandic Government and health authorities are considering reimposing tougher COVID-19 restrictions amidst a spike in the number of domestic infections. Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason is expected to deliver a new set of proposals to the Health Minister Svandís Svavarsdóttir later today.…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Restriction Easing Postponed Following Rise In Cases
Easing of restrictions on gathering sizes and opening times for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues will be delayed for a further two weeks due to a new spate of domestic infections. As reported, the previous proposal was to allow bars to stay…
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COVID-19 Restriction Easing: Gatherings Of Up To 1000 From August 4th
Gatherings of up to 1000 will be allowed and entertainment venues will be permitted to open until midnight from August 4th, provided the government approves Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason’s most recent recommendations for easing COVID-19 restrictions. Þórólfur submitted his proposal for the…
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No Problems, Only Solutions; Border Screening Must Go On
Various potential solutions are underway on how screening at the border can continue after Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCODE Genetics (ÍE), announced that his company will no longer be responsible for these border screenings. These solutions were brought up in a press…
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Stricter Measures At Border For Residents Than Tourists
Chief Epidemiologist Þórolfur Guðnason wants Icelanders and people living in Iceland to quarantine for a few days upon arrival into the country, after their initial test, and then go back for a second test a few days later, Vísir reports. They would…
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Epidemiologist Hints At Future Exemptions To COVID-19 Border Screenings
Future passengers from certain countries may be exempt from completing a 14-day quarantine period or being screened for COVID-19 on arrival in Iceland, according to Chief Epidemiologist, Þórólfur Guðnason. In a press briefing held on June 22nd, Þórólfur stated that the data…
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COVID-19 Tourist Tests: Epidemiologist’s Proposal Approved, Economic Analysis
Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason’s recommendations for offering COVID-19 tests to tourists have been accepted by the Health Minister, Svandís Svavarsdóttir. From June 15th, tourists will be able to provide a health certificate or opt for a coronavirus screening at Keflavik airport, instead…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Public Health Leaders Hold Final Press Conference
The final scheduled pandemic press conference was held today as Iceland enters the next phase of de-escalating its COVID-19 response. Further meetings will only be held if there are significant policy decisions or changes to the COVID-19 outbreak in Iceland, Visir reports.…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Two Active Cases, State Of Emergency Lifts On Monday
The national emergency rating will be lowered on Monday, May 25th as Iceland enters the next phase of relaxing COVID-19 measures. No new cases were detected yesterday and one patient recovered, meaning there are currently two active infections in the country. Chief…
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COVID-19 In Iceland: Four Active Cases, More Changes On Monday
One new case was detected by deCODE genetics yesterday, meaning here are currently four active infections in Iceland. Just five cases have been reported so far this month. Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason expects Iceland to reach the milestone of no active infections…