11th May 2022

Are you in a cool place of work?

The Directorate of Health, the VIRK and the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health offer a micro-conference on health-promoting workplaces with Marie Kingston - author of the book "Stop Stress" and "The Stress Staircase" - at the Grand Hotel on Wednesday 18 May.

10th May 2022

Blönduósbær officially became a member of the Health Promoting Community (HSAM)

10th May 2022

West Hunathing became a formal member of the Health Promoting Community

9th March 2022

Licence for drinking space

The Directorate of Health issues the first licence to operate in the area of consumption.

2nd February 2022

About COVID-19 vaccination after cardiomyocarditis-related vaccination

Cardiomyocarditis is a known uncommon side effect following COVID-19 vaccination. Recommendation for further vaccination in those who experience these adverse reactions.

23rd January 2020

CBRNE handbook

In September 2019, a CBRNE incident response plan was issued. The CBRNE response plan is intended to dictate the organization and management of operations when a suspected incident caused by toxins, pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites), radiation, nuclear or explosives, which may lead to a public health threat, is suspected.

12th March 2019

confirmed cases of measles – more vaccine expected

Today, Tuesday March 12th, during a meeting with the Chief Epidemiologist it was confirmed that no new cases of measles have been identified.