Covid-19 information
The Government of Iceland has announced various measures to mitigate the economic and societal effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
- Government of Iceland announces increased support for companies and extension of part-time unemployment benefits (April 28th)
The Government has approved three proposals in support of employees and companies. The aim of the proposals is to mitigate the damage caused by mass lay-offs and mass insolvencies, thereby protecting workers’ rights while fostering greater resilience in the economy as a whole. - Government of Iceland Announces Second Phase of Economic Response Package to the COVID-19 Crisis (April 21st)
Worth up to 420m USD, the latest phase of the economic response focuses on support and protections for small enterprises, innovation and vulnerable groups.
- Q&A on Measures in response to COVID-19 (April 21st) - Resilience: strengthening Iceland’s foothold: Second package of Government measures
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic - Icelandic Government announces 1.6bn USD response package to the COVID-19 crisis (March 21st)
The package is equivalent to ISK 230 bn (USD 1.6 bn) or just under 8% of Icelandic GDP. The Government aims to safeguard the economic livelihood of people and businesses, protecting the welfare system and creating a strong demand in the economy.
- Q&A on Measures in response to COVID-19 (March 21st)
In order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus and to protect vulnerable groups, the Icelandic health authorities have introduced measures such as social distancing, ban on large gatherings, widespread testing as well as tracing infections.
- Iceland Introduces Temporary Schengen Border Controls and 14-day Quarantine for International Arrivals (April 22nd)
- Restrictions to be gradually lifted starting 4 May (April 14th)
- Strict measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Iceland (March 25th)
- Stricter measures enforced in Iceland: Ban on gatherings of more than 20 people (March 22nd)
- Stricter measures to slow down the spread of COVID-19 (March 13th)
- Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Transport and Local Government, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry for Foreign AffairsTesting for international arrivals could start in June12.05.2020
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs276 million ISK in response to COVID-19 in developing countries08.05.2020
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of HealthIceland eases restrictions - all children's activities back to normal06.05.2020
- Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic AffairsGovernment of Iceland announces increased support for companies and extension of part-time unemployment benefits28.04.2020
- Ministry of Justice, Ministry of HealthIceland Introduces Temporary Schengen Border Controls and 14-day Quarantine for International Arrivals22.04.2020
- Ministry of Transport and Local Government, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic AffairsGovernment of Iceland Announces Second Phase of Economic Response Package to the COVID-19 Crisis21.04.2020
- Ministry of Finance and Economic AffairsAgreement on guarantee of credit institutions’ supplemental loans to businesses17.04.2020
- Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of HealthRestrictions to be gradually lifted starting 4 May 14.04.2020
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Prime Minister's OfficeCovid-19 epidemic receding in Iceland - 295 new infections in the past seven days and 363 recoveries09.04.2020
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of HealthStrict measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Iceland25.03.2020
- Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry for Foreign AffairsStricter measures enforced in Iceland: Ban on gatherings of more than 20 people 22.03.2020
- Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Local Government, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry for Foreign AffairsIcelandic Government announces 1.6bn USD response package to the COVID-19 crisis21.03.2020
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of JusticeIceland implements Schengen and EU travel restrictions 20.03.2020
- Ministry for Foreign AffairsRegional solidarity stressed at Nordic and NB8 conference call17.03.2020
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of HealthLarge scale testing of general population in Iceland underway15.03.2020
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Health Icelanders advised not to travel abroad14.03.2020
- Ministry of Education Science and Culture, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign AffairsStricter measures to slow down the spread of COVID-19 13.03.2020
- Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Transport and Local Government Economic response to COVID-19 10.03.2020
- Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign AffairsResponse to COVID-19 in Iceland09.03.2020
The Government of Iceland has announced various measures to mitigate the economic and societal effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
- Q&A on Measures in response to COVID-19 (April 21st)
- Q&A on Measures in response to COVID-19 (March 21st)