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Sweden introduces more measures as COVID cases rise

Published: 10 Jan 2022 - 02:37 pm | Last Updated: 10 Jan 2022 - 02:48 pm
Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson presents new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions during a news conference in Stockholm, Sweden January 10, 2022. TT News Agency/Marko Saavala via REUTERS

Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson presents new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions during a news conference in Stockholm, Sweden January 10, 2022. TT News Agency/Marko Saavala via REUTERS

Reuters

STOCKHOLM: Sweden will introduce more measures to stem the rising number of COVID cases and an increased pressure on the healthcare system, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Monday.
"The situation has deteriorated, without doubt. The level of infections in Sweden is at a historically high level", Andersson told a news conference.
The new measures include a work from home mandate where possible, curbed opening hours for bars and restaurants and a cap on the number of people allowed at public events.