Reykjavík Residents Fight COVID-19 With Teddy Bears
Residents of Reykjavík are placing teddy bears in their windows as part of a new game for children. The objective? Simply spot the stuffed animals and let the entertainment begin.
COVID-Cast #8: First Icelandic Death, Spike In Transmission & Almost 10,000 In Quarantine
In this episode, we discuss the recent spike in COVID-19 transmissions. Iceland is currently headed towards higher numbers than initial predictions told. We also recently experienc
COVID-19 Screening Swab Shortage Continues
20,000 nasal swabs provided by Icelandic manufacturer Össur have been declared unfit for use in COVID-19 testing, RÚV reports. This comes as a blow to deCODE and the National Uni
Icelandic Olympian Speaks Out About Coronavirus Shame
Icelandic Olympian pole vaulter, Þórey Edda Elísdóttir, opened up in an interview with Vísir yesterday about the shame she experienced after finding out that she could have un
COVID-19 Tracking App In Development
Officials are developing an app that will help to track potential COVID-19 infections. The app will use GPS to locate people who may have been in close contact with confirmed [&hel
Sportacus Offers Words Of Hope To Icelanders
Magnús Scheving, perhaps better known as Sportacus from the Icelandic children’s TV show, Lazy Town, has offered his insight into the Icelandic response to the COVID-19 outb
Tourists Sleeping In Vaðlaheiði Tunnel
Recently, foreign tourists journeying around Iceland in small motorhomes widely began seeking shelter overnight in the Vaðlaheiði tunnel in Akureyri. “I think this is mainl
Patient Infected With Two Strains of COVID-19 In Iceland
It’s been confirmed that an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in Iceland has been infected by two strains of the virus simultaneously. The second strain is a mutati
Changes to Strætó Services Due To COVID-19
The Strætó bus service has announced new measures to keep both drivers and passengers safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Passengers in the capital area are now prohibited from en
First Icelander Dies Due To COVID-19
An elderly woman died yesterday due to COVID-19. She is the first Icelander to succumb to this illness, and the second death in the country caused by the virus. An […]
COVID-Cast #7: 20 Person Gathering Ban, Travel Restrictions & Parliament Infections
The start of a new week in Iceland comes with a whole host of new measures in the fight against COVID-19. Travel restrictions, a new 20 person gathering ban and […]
COVID-19 Update: 588 Cases, Iceland Steps Up Response, MP Infected
As the government continues to ramp up its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, here are the latest developments in the Iceland’s battle against the virus. It is Monday, March
Kári Stefánsson Slams Data Protection Authority For Weekend Inaction
Over the weekend deCODE CEO, Kári Stefánsson took to Facebook to air his grievances with the Icelandic Data Protection Authority. In a lengthy tirade, he berated officials for ta
All Routes To Iceland Could Close Next Month
There is a good chance that all routes to Iceland, both by air and sea, will be closed by the end of this month. Foreign minister Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson has […]
Gathering Ban Update: No More Than 20 People At A Time In An Establishment
Tighter restrictions are being levied upon the people in Iceland in the form of a stricter gathering ban, which takes effect at midnight tonight. These restrictions state that no m
Member of Parliament Diagnosed With COVID-19
Smári McCarthy of the Pirate Party in Parliament has been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the weekend, according to his Facebook page. He went into self-quarantine over a week ago, w
Covid-Cast #6: First Covid-19 death confirmed and more than 400 with the virus
About 400 people have the Covid-19 virus in Iceland now, the first Covid-19-related death has been confirmed, and a crew on a trawler has the virus. Also, Iceland have agreed [&hel
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide shopping destination due to high prices and its relative is
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Second-Hand Store
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide shopping destination due to high prices and its relative is
We Need Your Help: The Reykjavík Grapevine High-Five Club
With the current situation surrounding COVID-19, the Grapevine is in a very difficult position. If you’ve enjoyed our content in the past and hope to enjoy more in the future
Iceland To Participate In EU Travel Ban
The government of Iceland has notified the European Commission that Iceland will participate in the EU ban on travel. The goal of the ban is to reduce the spread of […]