Summary of rules and recommendations for individuals with a history of COVID-19
[Icelandic- Polish- Spanish- Lithuanian]
1. Mask obligation and personal infection prevention:
- The same recommendations as for those who have not contracted COVID-19.
2. Vaccinations:
- COVID-19 vaccination recommended: Yes, for ages 12 and older – but not until 3 months after confirmed infection for vaccination to provide the best long-term protection.
- Recommendations regarding booster dose (third dose):
- COVID-19 infection and vaccinated after illness: Yes, 6 months after primary vaccination.
- Fully vaccinated prior to COVID-19 infection: Yes, 6 months after COVID-19 infection.
NOTE! Those aged 70 years and older and individuals with immunosuppression aged 12–69 years: Booster dose recommended after 3 months rather than 6 months.
NOTE! Those aged 80 years and older and residents of nursing homes are offered a fourth dose at least 4 months after the third dose.
3. Travel:
- Familiarize yourselves with the rules that apply in the country you are traveling to
4. Need for testing if COVID-19 like symptoms occur:
- Yes, rapid antigen test or PCR
5. After exposure to an infected individual (exposure):
- >6 months from previous infection: Special precautions for 5 days recommended
6. If reinfection:
- Recommended to follow instructions for home-based isolation for 5 days
- If mild or no symptoms instructions for special precautions can be used
Fyrst birt 22.11.2021
Síðast uppfært 02.05.2022