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COVID-19 is an infectious disease that spreads easily. Vaccination is the most effective way of avoiding serious illness or death due to the disease. Vaccination also helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community. It is therefore important that a lot of people choose to get vaccinated.
A test is needed to find out whether you have COVID-19. The test is done using a sample you provide. Get tested if you have symptoms.
COVID-19 is caused by a virus. Most people who get COVID-19 feel like they have a cold. Some people get very sick and need hospital care.
Here are some tips you can follow if you have COVID-19. You can use this advice if you are able to stay at home and do not need hospital care. Contact a healthcare provider if you get sicker.
If your test result shows that you have an ongoing infection caused by Covid-19, it is important for you to stay home in order not to infect others. You must also follow the Communicable Diseases Act (smittskyddslagen). What you must do is explained here.
If you have been in close contact with someone who has Covid-19, you must pay special attention to any symptoms that you may have and see as few people as possible. If someone you live with has Covid-19, you have an obligation to follow certain rules of conduct.