Sweden Steps up Pandemic Restrictions in Bid to Avoid Third Wa | COVID-19 Up
Sweden Steps up Pandemic Restrictions in Bid to Avoid Third Wave
@COVID19Up: The Swedish government said on Wednesday it would reduce opening hours for all restaurants, bars and cafes as well as tighten limits on the number of people allowed in shops as it seeks to ward off a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government said it would propose that restaurants and cafes would have to close at 8:30 p.m. from March 1. It adds to a previous ban of alcohol sales after 8 p.m. already in place.
It also said the number of people allowed in shops and malls would be further restricted and that it would provide further details about this measure shortly.
“The situation in Sweden is serious, we have a high spread of infection and it is increasing,” Prime Minister Stefan Lofven told a news conference. “We can avoid a third wave if we keep distance.” SOURCE | TIP
