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On Monday, the Stockholm region released new figures on the infection situation in the capital. The figures are still preliminary, but they show how the number of infected with covid-19 continues to increase.
Currently, 203 people with a diagnosis of covid-19 are being treated in an emergency hospital or geriatric care in the Stockholm region. On October 30, the number was 148 people.
Of the 203 people 20 people receive intensive care.
Medical and Health Director Björn Eriksson says in a press release that he is very concerned about the increase.
– Stockholmers proved this spring that we can all keep our distance, we can and must do it again. We must all be much more restrictive with social contacts and follow the stricter advice that the Public Health Agency decided on Thursday.
The infection occurs in all age groups and in all parts of the county. It is also noted among healthcare professionals who need to stay home due to cold symptoms, affecting the staffing of some healthcare providers.
On Sunday, it also emerged that the Region is now pausing home testing for covid-19 after demand for testing doubled. However, the temporary stop only applies to individuals. Patients, people in nursing homes, and care staff will continue to be able to request tests.
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