Society
Increase in COVID Admissions, But Infections Much Milder
As many as 150 new cases of COVID-19 are being diagnosed every day in Iceland and the number of patients admitted to the hospital for
Larissa Kyzer
May 21, 2022
Chief Epidemiologist
Society
Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist Resigns
Chief Epidemiologist of Iceland Þórólfur Guðnason has sent in his resignation. The Directorate of Health announced the decision on its website this morning. Þórólfur is
Jelena Ćirić
May 12, 2022
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What’s the status of COVID-19 vaccination in Iceland?
Iceland received the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine on December 28, 2020 and vaccination began the following day. As of April 2022, 79% of Iceland’s
Jelena Ćirić
April 28, 2022
Society
COVID May Be a Factor in Elevated Number of Deaths in Early 2022
Statistics Iceland reported an unusually high number of deaths in the first quarter: 760 in total, or 150 more than during the same period last
Jelena Ćirić
April 26, 2022
Society
COVID-19 in Iceland: 80+ Offered Fourth Dose
Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has decided to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to those 80 years of age and older, as well
Jelena Ćirić
April 20, 2022
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What’s the status of COVID-19 in Iceland?
The Icelandic government has lifted all domestic restrictions due to COVID-19 as of February 25, 2022. Despite high infection rates, local data shows that rates
Iceland Review
February 28, 2022
Politics
Iceland Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions
All COVID-19 social restrictions have been lifted as of midnight today. Individuals who test positive for the coronavirus will no longer be required to quarantine,
Ragnar Tómas
February 25, 2022
Society
COVID-19 in Iceland: National Hospital Lowers Emergency Phase
Iceland’s official COVID-19 data may no longer reflect the actual spread of cases since relaxed COVID-19 regulations took effect, Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason stated at
Jelena Ćirić
February 2, 2022
Society
COVID-19 in Iceland: Chief Epidemiologist Preaches Patience as Authorities Adapt to Omicron Impact
Icelandic health authorities are reviewing their pandemic response measures to adapt to the impact of the Omicron variant, the country’s Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason stated
Jelena Ćirić
January 19, 2022
Society
COVID-19 in Iceland: Domestic Restrictions Extended
Iceland’s current domestic restrictions, including a 20-person gathering limit, will be extended for an additional three weeks, Health Minister Willum Þór Þórsson announced following a
Jelena Ćirić
January 11, 2022
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