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Directorate Of Health Warns Of Rising COVID-19 Re-Infections
The Directorate of Health reports COVID-19 re-infections are rising even though many people have been vaccinated. [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…
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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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Lost In Translation: Pigs Might Bark
Mad scientists have done it again! Several litters of a new, genetically modified, genius breed of barking pigs have been raised and trained to be part of an elite healthcare task force. Entrusted to eradicate diseases once and for all. This pandemic…
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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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Fourth Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine Recommended For Those Above 80
Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has decided to offer a fourth dose of covid vaccine to those aged 80 or above, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out all the trips you can order from us! We…
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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: 108 Domestic Cases, 58 In Quarantine
108 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Of those, 58 were quarantined at the time of diagnosis. 26 people are currently hospitalised with the virus, with seven in intensive care. 2,509 people…
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COVID Roundup: 55 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most In Quarantine
55 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Of those, 28 were quarantined at the time of diagnosis. This is the first time since July 31st and only the second time in the…
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Missing Honeymoon To Iceland After Experimental Vaccination With Novavax
Pete Harris from England recently found out that he would be missing his dream honeymoon to Iceland after participating in a vaccine trial for Novavax, reports BBC. Vaccination trials produce positive results Pete was a trial volunteer for the US-based vaccine Novavax.…
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Janssen Open House Tomorrow: Get ‘Em While They’re Hot
The Capital Area Health Service is holding an open house for the Janssen vaccine (Johnson and Johnson for all you Americans out there) tomorrow, July 7th. The vaccinations will be given from 10:00 to 13:00 in Laugardalshöll. As this is an open…
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Picture Story: The Vaccination Of A Nation
Iceland’s COVID-19 vaccination program recently hit top gear. Laugardalshöll—a huge sports hall in Reykjavík—has been turned into a mass vaccination centre capable of serving some ten thousand local residents every day. The court which is usually the home of the national handball,…
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Randomised Vaccination Order In June
In June, the vaccination order will be randomized. Additionally, open vaccination days are planned, where people can book vaccinations with the vaccine of their choice. Open-vaccination days Good news for people who are eager for their jabs. Yesterday, Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason,…
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Hú! The President Is Vaccinated Now
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland, surely came in style when he got his shot of AstraZeneca this morning in Laugardalshöll. The T-shirt he wore was decorated with the iconic Viking Clap “Hú!”, designed by Hugleikur Dagsson – a famous Icelandic artist.…
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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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Iceland To Receive An Additional 80,000 Vaccination Doses From Pfizer
Iceland will receive an additional 80,000 vaccination doses from Pfizer, RÚV reports. This was stated during an announcement from the Ministry of Health yesterday. The European Commission previously had an agreement to purchase 200 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, but has…
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Coronavirus Vaccination Could Begin In Iceland Before 2021
Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health, has said that coronavirus vaccinations could begin being administered before and shortly after the beginning of 2021, Vísir reports. Once the marketing authorisation for the vaccine is approved in Europe (which is due to happen on December…
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Possibility Of Vaccinations In Iceland Early Next Year
The Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has said that the government will have everything ready for the coronavirus vaccination at the beginning of next year, provided that the vaccine proves safe and an agreement is reached on the purchase of it, according…
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Vaccination Requirement For Kindergarten “Too Radical” For Mayor
A proposal that would have denied unvaccinated children access to kindergarten was defeated in Reykjavik City Hall for being “too radical and poorly thought out”, Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson said. As MBL reports, the City Hall majority coalition struck down the proposal,…
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Kindergartens Might Deny Unvaccinated Children
A proposal is underway with Reykjavík City Hall to ban unvaccinated children from attending kindergartens in the capital city, reports RÚV. The proposal, which is accessible in Icelandic on Reykjavík City’s website, is being led by the Independence Party. Should the proposal…