Governments’ information and guidelines related to COVID-19

26 March 2020

Swedish and British governments have issued guidelines for both individuals and businesses that are experiencing times of uncertainty and complexity, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With employees working from home, or in worst case left without work, and international travel bans advising against unnecessary trips, businesses are greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines issued by respective government include instructions for businesses how to keep employees safe, how to clean workplaces safely, as well as what the governments are doing to support businesses. Please find useful links with official information from the respective governments below. 

Information and guidelines issued by Swedish government

Economic measures in response to COVID-19: https://www.government.se/articles/2020/03/economic-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/

Information about the public management of the outbreak: https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus

The Swedish government advises against all non-essential travel abroad for the time being. See travel advise and guidance here: https://www.regeringen.se/artiklar/2020/03/information-om-uds-arbete-med-anledning-av-coronaviruset/

Information and guidelines issued by UK government

 UK business information campaign and support website: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/

Portal with general information and useful guidelines for businesses (to be found under “Businesses and other organisations” tab): https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

The Department for International Trade's guidance for UK businesses trading internationally: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-uk-businesses

Guidance for employees, employers and businesses: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19

Latest official statement from the Prime Minister's Office at Downing Street: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prime-ministers-office-10-downing-street

Latest official statements from the Chancellor Rishi Sunak: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury

The FCO advises British people against all non-essential travel worldwide until at least 15 April. See travel advise and guidance for travelling overseas: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus

Website for signing up for official government information about COVID-19: https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response