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Efforts to prevent spread, especially in the elderly, may have begun to have some effect. That’s what Anders Tegnell, a state epidemiologist at the Public Health Agency, says.
– It is a difficult situation for health care and the elderly in the country. But in the long term, the trend is that we are slowly reducing the pressure. That doesn’t mean it’s not difficult now, but it’s good that it’s going in the right direction, he says, adding:
– But it is still at levels that are not good. There is much more to do to reduce it to an even lower level.
67 new deaths
A total of 1,515 people received or received intensive care in the country. The number of recorded deaths has increased by 67 people in the last 24 hours, but as usual on weekends and holidays, some delay is expected with an increase in the number again early next week. Among the deceased there are 1,156 women and 1,497 men. Most of the deceased are in the age group 80-89 years.
A total of 21,520 people have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus in Sweden. In terms of the total number, Stockholm continues to suffer, but there has been a fluctuation. In the past, Stockholm accounted for more than half of all new cases, now it has been reduced to a third.
– Now other parts of the country are beginning to receive more and more cases. A large part of the new cases are beginning to reach Västra Götaland, says Anders Tegnell.
“Follow the advice”
The Swedes appear to have fared well with Valborg, says Tegnell, and emphasizes the importance of continuing to follow the recommendations of the Public Health Authority in the future.
“That is all that this development has meant, which has nevertheless been quite reasonable compared to many other countries, even though the deaths have been alarming,” he says.
Alice Nordevik / TT
Sign at the Solna Public Health Authority. Stock Photography. Image: Claudio Bresciani / TT
