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Oslo is now introducing requirements for mouth protection in public transport, in situations where physical distance cannot be maintained. Restaurants and bars are now also required to register their guests, and indoor events with more than 50 participants are prohibited, as long as the visitors do not have fixed seats. The restrictions will apply until October 13 and were announced by Raymond Johansen (Labor Party), Chairman of the Oslo City Council, on Monday evening.
– When it is not possible to maintain a distance of one meter, travelers must wear mouth guards. This means that everyone should carry mouth guards on board, Raymond Johansen said according to NRK.
The message comes later that Health Minister Bent Høie (Høyre) announced on Monday afternoon a quick meeting with representatives of the Oslo municipality and nearby municipalities.
Minister of Health Bent Høie (right).
Photograph: Stian Lysberg Solum / TT
The general trend towards the spread of the infection in the capital has been upward in recent times. Bent Høie said on Sunday he was “very concerned” about the growing spread of the infection in Oslo, which he fears will spread outside the capital. He then said he was prepared to make national decisions if the City Council does not follow the advice of the Norwegian Health Ministry.
– I hope that national authorities continue to trust that we know our citizens better, said Oslo City Council President Raymond Johansen, according to NRK, when he announced the new measures.
The Ministry of Health wanted Other recommendations in the capital, including a ban on private gatherings of more than five people, a ban on non-educational events at colleges and universities, and a requirement that nightclubs close at 10 p.m.
– We have evaluated the advice of the Ministry of Health and selected those that we believe will work best and that are perceived as intrusive as possible, tells NRK City Council Health Councilor Robert Steen.
Raymond Johansen of the Labor Party, Chairman of the Oslo City Council.
Photo: Fredrik Hagen / TT
Raymond Johansen believes that restrictions that are too severe run the risk of negative consequences.
– If we want to continue to be successful in keeping the infection down, we must earn people’s trust, he said Monday night according to NRK and continued:
– We must show that you enter only the measures that are necessary.
Raymond Johansen also said it is “very regrettable” that Bent Høie threatened to run over the municipality.
– I think the Minister of Health went too far, I think he is reckless. I think it benefits us to trust each other and take the necessary measures.
A conflict between Oslo and the government will weaken the public’s trust in politicians and authorities, says Raymond Johansen.
– This is not a power struggle. It’s about people’s lives and work, he said.
On Monday, 33 new cases of covid-19 were reported in Oslo. In recent days, the number of new confirmed cases per day has decreased slightly. However, this may be due to fewer tests being done over the weekend.
