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5,883 people have currently died with covid-19 in Sweden. The reported daily number remains low. The same applies to the number of intensive care units. A total of 23 VAT patients are currently being treated in the country.
At the same time, the spread of the infection appears to be increasing in Europe, according to Anders Tegnell.
– We have a continuous deterioration in several countries. In Sweden, we have seen a similar development, but not as fast and drastic. This week, the spread of the infection does not appear to have accelerated again, he says.
Up in Stockholm
The increase has not affected the number of intensive care units or the number of deaths per week.
– Some regions stand out, for example Skåne, which has more cases again. Stockholm has seen a clear increase in recent weeks and is now at quite high levels. It’s a true upturn that seems to be widespread in the community and not focused on one special place, says Anders Tegnell.
– Uppsala and Uppland have also been hit by a rally.
Hockey teams stand out
The Swedish Public Health Agency has investigated what may be behind the increase in the country and has found four possible causes. In Sweden, Finland and Norway, infection is increasing among athletes.
Hockey teams stand out, but there is nothing to indicate that people were infected on the ice, but within the team, according to Anders Tegnell.
– We have a dialogue with the Swedish Sports Confederation about what caused hockey to be affected, he says.
Other areas where the infection increases are student parties, workplaces, and private parties.
– When you gather many people in tight spaces, there are risks. Outbreaks can lead to further spread in society.
