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Crown numbers are increasing in many European countries. Sweden is also experiencing a steady increase in new infections. To counter this, the government has announced the strictest measures taken so far.
Starting on Christmas Eve, a maximum of four people can sit at a table in restaurants. Additionally, alcohol cannot be served after 8 pm Distance learning for high schools will also run until January 24. The imposition of a blockade, as in many other European countries, was rejected by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven as “too great a burden” for the population.
For the first time since the pandemic began, Löfven also asked Swedes to wear a mask on public transport. Non-compliance is not a crime. Johan Carlson, from the health authority, warned: “A mouth guard should never be seen as a substitute or alternative to distancing.”
Shopping malls, stores, and gyms are encouraged to limit the number of patrons to avoid crowds. Museums, libraries, swimming pools and other unnecessary public authorities will be closed until January 24. Löfven also urged his compatriots to limit their social contacts and work from home if possible.
Crown numbers have skyrocketed since fall
Sweden has taken a less restrictive path than most other European countries since the start of the corona pandemic and has relied on the recommendations for a long time. In this context, the Swedish special mode in the fight against the pandemic has long been talked about. Critics accused the authorities of endangering human lives with their strategy. With its course, the government was initially able to reduce the number of infections in the summer.
But the numbers have skyrocketed since the fall. In response to the growing number of new infections, the government imposed binding restrictions for the first time in mid-November, including public gatherings and the sale of alcohol.
Sweden is currently facing the second wave of the corona pandemic. On Friday, health officials recorded 100 deaths related to the virus. 7,993 corona deaths have been recorded in Sweden since the start of the pandemic. The country has 10.3 million inhabitants.
