The social closure in Oslo is extended for two weeks – VG

Read the local measures that apply until February 4 at the bottom of the case.

The Oslo City Council has decided to extend the social closure for two weeks, until February 4.

– At the same time, some relief is being provided to children and young people, City Councilor Raymond Johansen (Labor Party) said during the Oslo municipality press conference on the status of the crown on Wednesday afternoon.

The changes are:

• Indoor sports and leisure activities for primary-age children will reopen from Thursday, January 21 at 12 noon.
• It will reopen a limited offer in the leisure clubs. Up to 20 people can meet with strict infection control rules.

Both middle and high schools will continue to be at the red level.

– But if the positive trend continues, we will soon lower secondary schools above the yellow level, says Johansen.

The city council leader says the measures should not be stricter than necessary or last longer than necessary.

– The start of 2021 has given us a very clear signal. We are far from over. We remain in a serious and uncertain situation. We can’t take any chances, he says.

At the same time, the city council is concerned with maintaining control.

– When we can once again open ourselves to serve and train, which means a lot to many, I hope it will be too good.

– I hope we don’t see an avalanche of bankruptcies

Johansen says Oslo residents should be prepared for the fact that there will be higher infection rates and stricter measures than in the rest of the country than in the future.

– We live in the only big city in Norway and the virus thrives best in big cities, he says.

Among the measures that are being continued is the bar stop that is hitting restaurants and restaurants hard.

– As of Monday of this week, companies can finally request compensation for lost business volume. I hope this is enough and that we don’t see a bankruptcy collapse. The schemes must be applied for the duration of the pandemic.

– we have control

In the last 14 days, 1804 people have been infected with coronavirus in Oslo.

– I am pleased to say that we have good control in Oslo. The growth of the infection has stopped and we see that the growth trend of the infection is decreasing, says Johansen.

He emphasizes that the situation is still serious, but that at the same time there are flashes of light and points out that mass vaccination of the city’s population is being carried out. The municipality has the capacity to set 111,000 weekly doses.

– I expect vaccine delivery to increase considerably in the future, says Johansen.

Relaxation on national measures

On Monday, Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) at the Storting presented the national crown measures. The government facilitates the advice not to accept visits to the house and now allows up to five guests in addition to those living in the home.

Oslo has also had a regulation that allows a maximum of ten people to meet in the home.

The government is also reducing the level of infection control from red to yellow in upper secondary schools and upper secondary schools, but municipalities with high infection pressure may have stricter measures.

The government originally wanted to keep the national ban on alcoholic beverages, but after a majority decision in the Storting, it is lifted as of midnight on Friday.

In Oslo, there has been a local ban on alcoholic beverages since November 26.

These local measures apply in Oslo until February 4:

• All indoor events are prohibited.
• Outdoor events can be held with a maximum of 200 people. The municipality of Oslo supports the national recommendation to postpone all events.
• All businesses where cultural, entertainment and leisure activities take place must be closed. These include cinemas, theaters, playgrounds, gyms, sports, and swimming pools. The exception is a limited offer in leisure clubs.
• The following businesses may be open: religious and philosophical houses, libraries, galleries and other art spaces, places where activities for top-level athletes and professional players take place, as well as rehabilitation and training that is offered individually in gyms and places Similar.
• A maximum of 10 people can attend the services and philosophical meetings.
• Stores and shopping centers must ensure the necessary security and ensure that there are no more people present on the premises than customers can keep at least two meters away.
• It applies to the requirement of an indoor bandage in a public place and public transport where it is not possible to keep at least one meter away. Mandatory for bandages in taxis, both for driver and passengers.
• Broad-based sports and indoor leisure activities for adults and youth are closed.
• Dumping stop with prohibition of serving alcohol. Restaurants can remain open without serving alcohol.
• This applies to the red level in upper secondary school and upper secondary schools. In kindergartens and primary schools, the yellow level applies.
• A request for a home office to the extent possible and a requirement that all employers must document that employees have been informed that they must have a home office.
• The number of people in private meetings should not exceed 10 people. Everyone should be able to stay at least one meter apart.