[ad_1]
Two weeks ago, the government tightened restrictions on nightclubs. Now they continue, because the respite was not very long and the spread of the infection increases dramatically, says Stefan Löfven.
– More and more intensive care units are used to care for covid patients. The death toll will rise, says Löfven.
Therefore, the government goes further and tightens restrictions in the Halland, Örebro and Jönköping regions.
This means that seven of the country’s regions are now subject to more stringent restrictions, which means, among other things, that they are discouraged from spending time with other people other than the people in their own home, going to gyms is discouraged, shops, swimming pools, libraries, museums and similar activities. that takes place indoors.
Stefan Löfven during a press conference.
Photo: Magnus Hallgren
A new restriction like introduced is that no more than eight people can go to a restaurant.
– What we do now determines if we celebrate Lucia, what kind of Christmas celebration we will have, says Löfven.
– Now everyone must assume their responsibility, for the good of the whole country.
Two additional budgets It was also announced: SEK 10 billion will be set aside for additional costs as a result of covid-19 for municipalities and regions.
Three billion is reserved for trial operations.
– We can stop the infection with joint efforts, says Johan Carlson.
– A large part of Sweden has stricter general guidelines at the local level. It is important that everyone strictly adhere to them. In other places, the basic tips apply, which must also be strictly followed. Only then can we reduce the spread of the infection, he continues.
Johan Carlson from the Swedish Public Health Agency during today’s press conference.
Photo: Magnus Hallgren
The new rules mean that there should be no congestion in restaurants and cafes. The public must be seated, groups of more than eight people must not be present.
Johan Carlson addresses municipalities and private actors and emphasizes that you must complete your task in caring for the elderly.
Regions should also increase testing capacity, according to Johan Carlson, the same applies to infection screening.
– We don’t want to go where we were last spring. We know what is at stake and what needs to be done. If we help each other and do this together, we can do it, says Stefan Löfven.
According to Johan Carlson, the measures are meant to be able to live with them for a long time.
The town halls, on the other hand, are dated by weeks.
