Tag: Corona virus

Norway shuts down to control Corona

Restaurants, cafés, bars, schools, day care centers and many companies all over Norway were being urged if not ordered to close or dramatically limit...

Royal appeal from quarantined king

UPDATED: "Our country is in a serious situation that is striking individuals and our entire society," warned King Harald V on Thursday. As Corona...

More schools, day care centers close

Increasing numbers of Norwegian cities and towns are closing schools and day care centers, including Oslo and Bergen. Most all cultural and sporting events...

Defense minister out of quarantine

Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen was back in his office on Thursday, after test results proved he's not infected with the Corona virus. His...

Virus ‘out of control’ as Norway digs in

UPDATED: Cancellations, closures and other measures to contain the Corona virus outbreak literally poured in across Norway on Wednesday, amid growing confusion and bitter...

Defense minister in quarantine

UPDATED: Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen has been among those forced to stay home these days. His ministry confirmed on Tuesday that he's had to cancel...

No Birkebeiner as Corona spreads

The Corona virus has "entered a new phase" in Norway, public health officials declared Tuesday evening. New cases can't be traced to infection abroad,...

State aims to aid Corona-hit business

Prime Minister Erna Solberg made it clear on Tuesday that "job number-one is to hinder the spread of the Corona virus" in Norway. Next...

Norwegian Air cancels flights, layoffs loom

Oslo-based Norwegian Air, already burdened by debt and the groundings of its Boeing MAX jets, is cancelling 3,000 flights between mid-March and mid-June. The...

Parliament cancels committee trips

Norway's Parliament has launched a variety of measures aimed at hindering the spread of the Corona virus. All committee travel abroad has been canceled...
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