- It was not unexpected because this variant has already been proven both elsewhere in Sweden and in our neighboring countries, says infection control doctor Maria Rotzén Östlund.
The two persons must have followed the recommendations that apply in the event of a detected infection.
The Swedish Public Health Agency's recommendations
To limit the infection of the new omicron variant, the Swedish Public Health Agency recommends that everyone who comes from southern Africa get tested as soon as they arrive in Sweden and then take a new sample five days after arrival.
In addition, you should stay at home for seven days regardless of whether you have symptoms or not and regardless of vaccination.
The Stockholm Region is now also looking at whether it is possible to extend opening hours for testing at Arlanda.