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24th April 2023
In response to recent media allegations of significant mistakes made by the Directorate of Health regarding data on the Covid-19 infection rate of vaccinated and unvaccinated people, or that data was altered, the Chief Epidemiologist would like to stress that those accusations are completely unfounded.
18th April 2023
Key healthcare indicators are published for the first time today and the indicators are discussed in the newly released Talnabrunnur, electronic newsletter on health information.
14th April 2023
In the spring the sunshine gives us welcome light and warmth, and people enjoy outdoor activities in the sun. The sun gives us warmth, but also ultraviolet radiation, which can harm us if we are not careful.
13th April 2023
Confirmed cases of Influenza were fewer in week 14 than the number has been since last autumn. The number of cases has fluctuated in the past weeks and most are now diagnosed with Influenza type B. The highest point of this season was reached in week 51 of 2022 (Influenza type A).
The Directorate of Health is searching for a positive and solution-oriented specialist in data warehouses at the National Centre for e-Health.
The Directorate of Health wishes to hire a medical specialist in the Office of Supervision and Quality of Healthcare.
3rd April 2023
A draft summary of new Nordic Nutrition Recommendations are now available for comment.
31st March 2023
Snæfellsbær officially became a member of the Health-Promoting Community (HSAM) on 20 March 2023.
Stykkishólmur officially became a member of the Health Promoting Community (HSAM) on 20 March 2023.
30th March 2023
Confirmed cases of Influenza were fewer in week 12 compared to week 11, whereas the number of clinical diagnoses of Influenza-like illness were similar between weeks.
