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There are no big Christmas and New Years parties. There are no welcome parties. No unnecessary travel. This is the call from the government and the Public Health Agency for the weekends.
– This year we cannot celebrate with all the people with whom we want to celebrate. The corona virus doesn’t take our holidays into account, says Löfven.
– Now we must be persistent and persevere, it is my duty and yours.
The government’s message is that the rule that a maximum of eight people can meet is maintained during Christmas and New Years.
However, the new Public Health Agency regulations only speak of a “smaller circle.” Regulations must be followed, emphasizes the Minister of Social Affairs, Lena Hallengren (S).
No fines
But there will be no fine or any other punishment if you, as a private person, violate the regulations or the rule.
– If you have nine or ten years in a household, of course, you can also continue with it during Christmas, says the director of the Public Health Agency, Johan Carlson.
But the Public Health Agency wants you to avoid unnecessary travel and try to celebrate the holidays within your own social bubble, that is, with the people you usually hang out with. If you still know others, you should do it outdoors.
– The risk of further spread of the infection is great during the weekends. It can end really bad, says Carlson.
– Don’t take unnecessary risks.
Celebrate with grandma
But the authority does not close the door to celebrate Christmas with, for example, grandparents. However, Carlson urges everyone to think twice. If you meet grandparents, you should also not visit other relatives or friends.
– If you go with someone else, you create a new circle that you hang out with. It’s not reasonable to jump between different families like you normally do, says Carlson.
Urge caution with social contacts about ten days before going to see grandparents.
– Not everyone can be quarantined, but avoid unnecessary shopping and meeting coworkers for coffee, says Carlson.
No crowded buses
It emphasizes that it is also important to think about how to travel.
– If you have decided that it is necessary to visit Grandma, then you must handle it in a reasonable way, says Carlson.
Driving alone with your own family can be one way. If you need to travel by public transport, a means of transport where you can reserve seats is recommended.
– You should avoid crowding into crowded buses, where you have no control over who you sit with, says Carlson.
Skiing possible
Other countries have chosen to close ski resorts. The Swedish Public Health Agency has no such recommendations.
– When it comes to the mountains, we have had a very good dialogue with the regions and the major players to ensure that the elevator facilities can be kept open, says Carlson.
He affirms that the commitment is great so that the activities in the ski resorts are as contagious as possible
– It’s reasonable to keep it open. This is also the line that the other Nordic countries have, says Carlson.
The new regulations and general guidelines from the Public Health Agency are national and supersede local regulations that regions have issued during the fall. However, it is still possible to improve the councils at the local level.
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The risk of contracting and transmitting Covid-19 increases the more people you meet. So the basic advice is to limit the number of meetings.
Socialization should only take place in a small circle, that is, those with whom you live or two, three friends for whom you live alone.
New close contacts should be limited.
You should also avoid joining several different circuits. The less collected the better.
Limit group travel as much as possible. If you have to travel by public transport, you must choose a mode of transport where you can reserve a place. First of all, you must choose to walk, ride a bike, or bring your own car.
You also need to make sure you can isolate yourself or get home in an infection-proof manner if you develop symptoms of Covid-19.
As long as no prohibition has been introduced, visits to special accommodation for the elderly may be made. This must be done safely and in accordance with the accommodation’s visiting routines.
In general, it is important to keep your distance and avoid all congested situations. Gathering outdoors or digitally reduces the risk of spreading infections.
Source: Swedish Public Health Agency
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