Ministry of Social Affairs

COVID-19: Temporary closure of bars and night-clubs in metropolitan area

September 18, 2020

The Minister of Health has approved a proposal by the Chief Epidemiologist to close bars and...

Quarantine shortened from 14 days to 7, ending with a test

September 14, 2020

The Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, has accepted a proposal from the Chief Epidemiologist...

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

Minister of Social Affairs and Children

Ministry of Social Affairs

Minister of Social Affairs and Children

Ásmundur Einar Daðason

Ásmundur Einar Daðason, Minister of Social Affairs and Children since November 30th 2017. Member of Althingi for the Northwest Constituency 2009-2016 and since 2017. Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Progressive Party 2015-2016.
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COVID-19: Temporary closure of bars and night-clubs in metropolitan area

Quarantine shortened from 14 days to 7, ending with a test

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Ásmundur Einar Daðason

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