Information regarding the coronavirus disease (covid-19)
On March 11, the WHO made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic.
The current assessment from the Public Health Agency of Sweden is that there is a high risk for general transmission of Covid-19.
On March 27, the Authorities decided, as a temporary measure, to postpone public gatherings with more than 50 people in Sweden until further notice.
General information in preparation to your visit at the Elmia venue
In case you have disease symptoms, please stay at home and contact your local Health Care System.
- Instructions and supply of disinfectants and soap in restrooms, information desks and other stations throughout the venue.
- Frequent cleaning of public areas.
Restaurants at the Elmia venue are currently not affected by the government's decision on public gatherings and remain opes as applicable. Please note that as always, strict food safety, infection prevention procedures and security measures apply.
We continue to follow risk assessments and guidelines from Swedish authorities as well as from the European Union (European Center for Disease Prevention and Control) and WHO. We are constantly updating new information from authorities as well as assessments and decisions for our fairs and other events.
Local information and recommendations
The City of Jönköping pays close attention to any updated advice given by the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
If you have questions about symptoms you may have, please call the Region health line 1177 (phone number +461177). The support line is answered and staffed by medical personnel.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has collected frequently asked questions about symptoms of the virus and how it’s spreading from one person to the next.
FAQ of The Public Health Agency of Sweden
Further information can be found at:
https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/
Latest update on COVID-19 from UFI - the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry