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The government sees an increasing trend of infection in more than 40 municipalities. At a press conference on Sunday, the Prime Minister announced a series of stricter rules to curb the spread of the infection.
– Unfortunately, we see several signs that a new wave of infection may be on the way, says Erna Solberg.
Health authorities fear losing control of the infection.
– We can’t let that happen. Together, we must take steps to prevent this from happening.
The new injunctions begins to apply already on Monday.
People are asked not to have visitors in their homes or to visit other people. Those who live alone can, however, meet one or two friends. Exceptions are also made for services needed in the home, as well as visits by people in the final stages of life.
– I ask you to wait for someone to visit you. Wait 14 days to invite someone over. There is some infection among children, so children of primary and preschool age may have children in the same visiting group. But the rest of us have to turn social life upside down, says Solberg.
It will also be prohibited to serve alcohol, although restaurants may remain open.
The rules apply until January 18.
The Prime Minister believes that the full effect of the Christmas and New Year celebrations has yet to be seen, as many have gathered. Therefore, it is still too early to tell how infection rates will develop.
– In the next few days, we hope that more people staying abroad will return to Norway. The new virus detected in England appears to be more contagious. That variant has also been demonstrated here at home, says Solberg.
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