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Covid-19 epidemic receding in Iceland - 295 new infections in the past seven days and 363 recoveries

April 09, 2020

Iceland's Chief Epidemiologists said in today's press briefing that the data suggests that the...

Strict measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Iceland

March 25, 2020

Icelandic authorities are taking strict measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 disease in the...

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Stricter measures enforced in Iceland: Ban on gatherings of more than 20 people Mar 22, 2020
Large scale testing of general population in Iceland underwayMar 15, 2020
Icelanders advised not to travel abroadMar 14, 2020

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The Ministry of Welfare has the responsibility for administration and policy making of social affairs, health and social security in Iceland as prescribed by law, regulations and other directives.

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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 epidemic receding in Iceland - 295 new infections in the past seven days and 363 recoveries

Strict measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Iceland

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