The Chief Epidemiologist´s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 5 of 2025 (January 27–February 2, 2025).

Just over five years ago, the first cases of pneumonia with an unknown cause were reported in Wuhan, China. This marked the beginning of a pandemic that would profoundly affect global health, economies, and welfare.

A new Medical Director of Health, María Heimisdóttir, has joined the Directorate of Health.

In this issue of Epi Ice, the focus is on a review by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) of Iceland’s preparedness for acute public health threats.

A new issue of Talnabrunnur, a newsletter on Health Information, has been published.

A new issue of Talnabrunnur, the Directorate of Health’s newsletter on health statistics, has been published.

Proposals for amendments to the Keyhole Regulation have been published on the Government consultation portal for public comment.

Seafarers now receive a digital reminder in their Ísland.is inbox. This means that three months before the expiration of a seafarer’s courses (Small Boat Safety Training and Basic Safety Training), they will receive a notification via Ísland.is to take the necessary action.

From 1 January 2025, applications for aviation personnel licences will only be accepted electronically.

Starting May 1st, the Icelandic Transport Authority will transition vehicle ownership changes to a digital process. The aim is to simplify administration and enhance security.