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During Saturday’s press conference, Councilor Roger Valhammer had no good news to bring.
– The number of infections in Bergen in the last 14 days breaks all records, he says.
Since Friday, 89 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Bergen. This is the highest ever, apart from yesterday’s red record with 103.
The moving average in Bergen is now 74 infections per. day and night. It is a record.
Bergen now has 290 infections by. 100,000 residents, which is a record, says Valhammer.
The number of infections registered in the last two weeks is four times higher than in March and twice as high as in September.
– We have detected as many cases of infection as we have had from February to August in the last 14 days, says Valhammer.
The city council leader will not introduce a curfew.
“We are not in Bergen right now, but if we don’t pull hard on the handbrake we are on our way to a complete shutdown,” says Valhammer.
Create debate
The city council leader says that he understands that there will be a debate on the measures they have implemented, and especially the limit of five people in private homes.
– But it is also important that these are carefully considered, and many considerations carefully considered each other. When we’ve now chosen to set the limit at five, it’s because professional infection control recommendations, both locally and nationally, are so strong, Valhammer says.
He hopes that the measures will have a quick and effective effect, so that no intervention measures are necessary for a long period of time.
– It is not an easy decision for me and for the city council to implement strict measures for an entire population, but the alternative is worse, says Valhammer.
He warns that there is no reason to believe that a similar situation can be seen in Bergen as in Europe, where the health service collapses and many die.
– Can be compared to a chemotherapy regimen.
Health advisor Beate Husa likens anti-corona measures to a chemotherapy regimen.
– They do a lot of damage, but if we do not manage to ward off the cancer, the harmful effects will be greater. There is still no doubt that the damage of what we do will affect many, says Husa.
“We have no choice, we must take this cure together,” he said.
The municipality receives many questions about what is law and what is not. Many are concerned about whether or not they can be fined.
– But then I miss the main point. We must stop the infection together. Now is not the time to get creative and look for loopholes. Now is the time to do what we can to limit the infection, says Husa.
Strict measures
The Bergen City Council introduced several strict measures on the crown on Saturday night:
- It is forbidden to have more than 20 people at public events. Events without fixed seats are prohibited. The exception is funerals, where 50 people are allowed.
- Restaurants, canteens, cafes, bars and the like must close no later than 10 pm There will be a bar stop at 9:30 pm.
- Broadband sports and amateur culture are prohibited for adults over 20 years of age.
- The swimming pavilions, sports centers and gyms must be closed.
- The regulation on sports halls and swimming does not apply to organized training for children and young people under 20 years of age. Events such as matches and tournaments are not allowed.
- Bingo halls, museums and similar facilities are closed. The library is closed for activities and stays, but is open to deliver and lend books.
- Stores and shopping centers must ensure that those on the premises can maintain a distance of two meters.
- There are mandatory face masks for both passengers and taxi drivers.
The measure was announced on Friday and lasts until November 23. The rules apply in Bergen and the neighboring municipalities of Askøy, Øygarden, Osterøy, Bjørnafjorden, Alver, Samnanger and Vaksdal. In total, these municipalities have more than 400,000 inhabitants.
Third consecutive day
Also on Thursday, the Bergen municipality held a press conference. They then presented the following infection control measures:
- Maximum allowed to be five people in their own homes. Exceptions for families with more than five people and kindergarten and kindergarten cohorts. The former owners had the roof of a maximum of ten people.
- Mandate for a home office for anyone who can have it. It has been recommended by former owners.
- Digital teaching mandate for colleges and universities.
- Introduce red level and homeschooling in high school starting Monday.
- Close sports and leisure activities for adults.
These measures are in addition to those presented on Friday.
