This autumn, state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell predicted that Sweden would not be severely affected by a new outbreak. Tegnell stated that he did not believe in a new, national wave of infections, but that the virus would instead spread in clusters and in workplaces.
Sweden is once again hard hit by high virus transmission in the population, together with a number of other European countries.
To Today’s News says the Swedish state epidemiologist that the situation has changed.
– It has been a different development than we thought. The spread of infection in other European countries has been much broader and more general than was seen in the spring. Sweden is now following this pattern. The whole country will probably be affected, more or less, he says.
Sharpen the measures
In the last 24 hours, 20 corona-related deaths have been registered in Sweden. A total of 6,002 deaths have been registered.
Since the pandemic began, 141,764 people have been confirmed infected with the coronavirus in the country.
In recent weeks, the Swedish authorities have tightened measures in several regions. On Thursday, Kronoberg and Södermanland had their turn, where residents are now advised against staying indoors in public places, such as shops, shopping centers and libraries.
People are also advised not to go to concerts and sporting events.
– Many bright spots
Tegnell believes, however, to see many bright spots in the situation.
– If we look at the spread of infection, it is difficult to see that something is going in the right direction. But there are many bright spots. I heard an interview with a nursing home in Skåne where they quickly found the infection in the staff and managed to prevent it from reaching the residents. We had problems with that in the spring. That you take such a responsibility, that is what gives hope , he says Today’s News.
Stockholm’s health director is strongly concerned about increasing infection and an increasing number of corona patients who need hospitalization.
– I am very worried about the increasing spread of infection and the increasing number of patients with covid-19 who need hospital treatment, said the regions’ health and care director Björn Eriksson in a statement on Monday.
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