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– We see a growing diffusion of society, so we have to interpret it, he says.
The background of Tuesday’s announcement is that the Swedish Public Health Agency, starting this week, increased the chances of introducing stricter local councils in consultation with affected regions.
– We do not rule out that this may be relevant in more regions, but the whole approach is based on a dialogue with the regions, says Anders Tegnell.
The expanded regulations give the authorities the opportunity to issue seven different general guidelines, two of which are now being introduced in the Uppsala region. Other general advice includes discouraging restaurant visits and nursing home visits.
Johan Nöjd, During Tuesday’s press conference, infection control doctors in the Uppsala region did not want to say whether it would be relevant to introduce more advice than what is now going into effect.
He also said that the infection situation in the region remains ominous. It was previously said in Uppsala that infection is increasing mainly among younger people, but now the virus is spreading among larger groups in society.
– Now we see a spread of infection in all age groups, but still relatively low numbers among older age groups, says Johan Nöjd.
The general council in the Uppsala region it will be valid for two weeks. The Swedish Public Health Agency announces that it is important that all activities in the region take steps to reduce congestion and that employers in the area should try to create the conditions for teleworking.
Anders Tegnell also said during the press conference that the infection situation continues to appear worrying in Sweden. Last week, he said the surge in new cases appeared to have stopped, but now it turns out that it is due to a lag in statistics.
– In the end, we again have a higher increase in Sweden, he says.
Pressure on healthcare however, it has not increased significantly and the number of new cases in geriatric care remains low.
– It is a very heterogeneous panorama in different parts of the country, but unfortunately a negative development in more and more areas.
A total of 5,922 people with confirmed covid-19 have died in Sweden. That’s an increase of four people compared to Friday’s numbers. The number of people in Sweden who tested positive on the corona test is now 106,380.
