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In Västra Götaland a greater spread of infection can be observed in all age groups. Therefore, they choose, like Stockholm, to keep the limit of a maximum of 50 people in public meetings.
– We have also begun to see more cases in health. It is a worrying development. It has gone very fast in a short time and therefore we have also started a dialogue with the Swedish Public Health Agency, says Thomas Wahlberg, infection control doctor, Västra Götaland region.
Also in Östergötland the situation has deteriorated rapidly and the region chooses to keep the ceiling of 50 people.
– It is the result that not everyone maintains a large enough physical distance, says Britt Åkerlind, infection control doctor, Östergötland region.
– We pray, pray and call on everyone to think at all times to keep the spread of infection low.
We must also, According to Tegnell, refrain from big matches, cups and matches in sports. It is also important to try to work from home as much as possible.
The decision is valid from today until November 19, but can be extended.
The proportion is positive Test results have risen from 3 to 4 percent to just over 5 percent, according to the latest statistics.
– We must push the curve down now to reduce the burden on healthcare, says Anders Tegnell during the press conference.
Today intensive care 56 people with covid-19, according to Thomas Lindén, department head of the National Board of Health and Welfare.
– We see a replenishment in hospitals, he says.
He also notes that we are far from the top this spring and that many regions and municipalities have developed methods and routines to cope with the load.
The spread of infection is increasing fast in much of the world.
In Europe, the spread of the infection is great in France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy, among others. In recent days, countries have partially closed society to overcome the spread of the infection.
Eastern Europe is also now experiencing a further spread of the infection.
– The spread of the infection has its epicenter in Europe as it seems now, says Anders Tegnell.
Seven new deaths with confirmed covid-19 in Sweden, according to the Swedish Public Health Agency. Thus, a total of 5,934 infected people have died in the country. A total of 121,167 people have been confirmed to be infected with covid-19 in Sweden.
The text is updated.
