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The proposal, which was tabled by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (S) and Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren (S), and which will first go through a speedy referendum, will take effect on November 20. The government proposes that the limited sales of alcohol apply until the last February of next year.
According to the Prime Minister Stronger measures are required against increasing the spread of infection.
– We seem to be heading into darker times when it comes to the spread of infections. There are currently no indications that point in the right direction, says Stefan Löfven.
– We are facing a situation that could turn black at night. We risk ending up in the situation we had last spring.
Too many swedes he has begun to relax, warns the prime minister. Those who do not follow the advice and restrictions run the risk of aggravating the situation for many others.
– The actions of each person, the negligence of each person are important, says Löfven.
– Everyone must make more sacrifices, not less, says Minister of Social Affairs Lena Hallengren
The infection spreads rapidly and this also applies to the number of admissions to intensive care units.
– Right now the situation is unsustainable, says the Minister of Social Affairs Lena Hallengren and refers to the fact that every fourth existing VAT site is now occupied by a covid patient.
On September 10, 12 people were hospitalized, on November 1 63 people and yesterday, Tuesday, 131 people.
– The council has not been followed enough to flatten the curve, says the Minister of Social Affairs.
She urges everyone to refrain from going to parties and gyms and to not have invitations at home. Lena Hallengren stresses that bars and restaurants are risky environments.
– Also, alcohol can make you lose your mind, says Hallengren.
Is there evidence that stopping the sale of alcohol has the desired effect?
– I really want to emphasize that each individual measure is not enough. But we think we should reduce the areas of social contact, says Hallengren.
– It is decided here and now whether we can celebrate Christmas in a fairly normal way, says Stefan Löfven.
The prime minister does not rule out tighter restrictions.
