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While the Norwegians can look forward to relief from the crown’s measures on Friday, as Dagbladet wrote on Tuesday, the mood is different in our neighboring country.
On Wednesday, the Swedish authorities will present a bill that will allow a new shutdown if the situation develops in a negative direction.
– We view the development with concern. It is uncertain which direction the situation will take and we see a significant risk of a third wave, says Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren at a press conference.
The director of the Swedish hospital invited 500
This is the proposal
The Swedish authorities point to continued high levels of infection in the country as a factor in the bill they are now submitting for consultation. Mutations in the coronavirus also carry an increased risk of further spread, they note.
The new proposal implies:
- Closure of several companies
- Restrict access to certain places, such as amusement parks, zoos, and similar theme parks, as well as extended rules for museums and art galleries.
- New system for public meetings and public events
The proposal further establishes that all shopping centers, such as shopping centers, department stores, galleries and shops, can be closed with immediate effect.
This applies, for example, to restaurants, gyms and sports facilities, writes Expressen.
The government will also be able to fine people who violate the bans to stay in places where there is a significant risk of congestion, up to 2000 crowns, it seems.
The measures of the bill will be applied as of March 11.
Curfew removal: – Very happy
– There is no room for more support
Industries and companies that may be affected by the new measures will not receive more support than already exists, Hallgren said at the press conference.
– It is clear that we constantly follow developments and do what we can to compensate those affected, he says.
The infection trend is increasing in Sweden, which has so far recorded 617,869 cases of infection and 12,487 deaths in the wake of the pandemic, the summary to Worldometer shows.
The country has closed society to a lesser extent than other countries, but has recently strengthened infection control measures.
Sweden’s temporary pandemic law was passed on January 10.
