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Keep your distance, work from home, and have hand hygiene. This has been the mantra of the Swedish Public Health Agency in recent months. Recently, family quarantine was introduced for adults and high school students living with someone infected. At the same time, there has been some relaxation of the restrictions, among other things, the restraining order has been lifted in nursing homes since October 1 and it is expected that events with a seated audience of up to 500 people will be allowed. The formal decision will be made on October 15.
“It’s about finding the balance”
When Johan Carlson, Director General of the Swedish Public Health Agency, visited Agenda, he was asked if the message from the authorities would be confusing for the Swedes.
– I’m aware. But it was about time to remove the restraining order, which is a high degree of restriction for people living in nursing homes. It’s about finding a balance. The important thing is that people understand that they should keep their distance and not go outside with mild symptoms, to reduce congestion and work from home. We will continue with what has been successful.
“No aggression”
In several European countries, irritation and outrage have sparked protests against government restrictions imposed when the spread of infection has increased. In Sweden, more and more people are traveling collectively compared to this spring and more and more companies and authorities are allowing their employees to return to the workplace.
– A certain fatigue sets in, this has been going on for several months. But we don’t see anger or aggression, we don’t see the same reactions as in Europe.
“The restrictions remain for one year”
Johan Carlson says it may be relevant with local restrictions if you see an increase in the spread of infection in a city or town. It may be about limiting public transportation and not being able to stay in stores unless it is about buying food.
And the restrictions that have been introduced are likely to remain.
– We can expect that the measures against the spread of corona will be maintained for a long time, we are talking about at least a year ahead. The measures taken in Europe are not sustainable, we are trying to find a situation that is stable and that keeps the differential low, we cannot get rid of it but we can keep it low at a reasonable level.
