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COVID 19: Screening at the border temporarily free of charge

November 18, 2020

The Minister of Health has decided that testing of travellers for COVID-19 at Iceland’s borders is...

COVID-19: Relaxation of restrictions on gatherings take effect on 18 November

November 13, 2020

The Minister of Health has approved recommendations by the Chief Epidemiologist for a cautious...

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Svandís Svavarsdóttir

Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health since November 30th 2017. Member of Althingi for the Reykjavík South Constituency since 2009. Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Left-Green Movement 2013-2017.
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COVID 19: Screening at the border temporarily free of charge

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