Sweden bans open public events greater than eight persons to combat COVID-19 surge
Sweden has slash its limit on attendance at public gatherings to eight persons, as its light-touch method of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be tested simply by a surge in latest infections and hospitalisations.
Public gatherings have until now had to adhere to limits of between 50 and 300 persons depending on the type of event. Sweden’s primary minister Stefan Lofven explained the brand new, stricter limit would enter into force from November 24th.
The new ban only applies to public gatherings such as for example sporting and cultural events, as the federal government does not have the authority to ban private gatherings in homes.
Colleges and restaurants will remain open, for example, though the latter have already been limited to no more than eight persons per table.
Swedes have also recently been advised never to socialise with anyone exterior their household.
Lofven on Monday sounded an ominous note over the value of limiting cultural contacts.
"It's going to get worse. Carry out your duty and have responsibility for stopping the pass on of the virus," he said.
"Don't go to the gym, don't go to the library, don't have parties. Cancel."
Last week, the federal government declared that bars and restaurants would no more be permitted to serve alcohol just after 10:00 pm from November 20 until the end of February.
Media reported that lots of clubs and bars were jam-packed this last weekend due to youths took good thing about the last chance for late-night partying.
