Vaccination against annual influenza does not protect individuals against avian influenza, but vaccination of individuals in close contact with birds and mammals capable of contracting influenza A will minimize the risk of simultaneous transmission of avian influenza virus and annual influenza A. By reducing the risk of introduction of novel viruses that may cause outbreaks in humans.

Twice a year, on August 15th for the period from January 1st to June 30th and on February 15th for the period from July 1st to December 31st, the Directorate of Fisheries imposes a fee for fish farming in the sea.

Recently, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox to be an acute threat to public health in the world.

A digital application for an Identity Card can now available on Ísland.is.

Testing for COVID-19 will take place at the HSN Clinic Hafnarstræti, from October 5th.

A women's strike has been called for on Tuesday 24 October 2023, urging women and the women, who can do so, to lay down paid and unpaid jobs.

The Chief Epidemiologist has published the Annual Report for 2023 on Health Security and Communicable Diseases.

Minister of food, fisheries and agriculture has issued a new regulation on digital registration and submission of catch information. - updated 17th of April.