Sweden's healthSLOTXOminister declares coronavirus is over It is no longer classified as a danger to society. Ready to open a bar-restaurant after 5 PM.
On February 10, 2022, The Straits Times reported that Sweden had lifted almost all measures to contain the coronavirus. on Wednesday local time and stop testing for COVID-19 Although the pressure on the public health system is still high And some scientists have asked for patience to continue fighting the disease.
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The Swedish government, which throughout the pandemic opted out of lockdown measures in favor of a voluntary approach. It announced last week that will cancel the remaining measures to declare a complete end to the pandemic as a result of vaccines and less virulent Omicron strains.
r0;As we all know, this pandemic I'll say it's over,r1; Swedish Health Minister Lena Hallengren told the media.
r0;As we know in terms of rapid change and the measures in place COVID is no longer a danger to society,r1; she said.
On Wednesday, bars and restaurants will reopen after 11 p.m., without a limit on the number of customers. In addition, restrictions on entry to large buildings have also been lifted. including the revocation of the vaccination certificate
However, many hospitals in Sweden are still under tension. About 2,200 people with the coronavirus are hospitalized. This is the same number as during the third wave of outbreaks in the spring of 2021.
due to the reduction in free testing earlier this month Therefore, no one knows the true number of infected people.
r0;We should be more patient. Wait at least a few more weeks before proceeding with further testing,r1; said Frederik Elk, professor of virology. Umea University He was one of the biggest critics of Sweden's lockdown policy. Interview with Reuters
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