As the number of people infected with the new coronavirus increases, Sweden announced on Monday that from November 24 will be allowed to gather no more than eight people.
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Until now, 50 to 300 people were allowed to gather in Sweden, depending on the type of event.
The Swedish Prime Minister, Stefan Leuven, said that this was an unprecedented measure needed to limit the spread of the virus.
Sweden reported 5,990 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the highest number of cases recorded in a day since the pandemic began.
In Sweden, with a population of 10.3 million, 177,355 people have been infected with the new coronavir to date, of whom 6,164 have died.
The eight-person limit will only apply to public events and gatherings, such as sports and cultural events, as the government has no right to ban gatherings in people’s homes.
Schools and restaurants will continue to operate, but the restaurants already stipulate that a maximum of eight people can sit at one table.
The government has also recommended not meeting people outside their households.
Leven warned today that the situation would worsen.
“It will get worse. Do your duty and take responsibility for stopping the spread of the virus,” Leven said. “Don’t go to the gym, don’t go to the library, don’t have parties.”
Last week, the government announced that from 20 November to the end of February, bars and restaurants would no longer be allowed to sell alcohol after 1 p.m. 22.
The media reports that many clubs and bars were crowded over the weekend, with young people taking their last chance to have fun late at night.
Leven said new restrictions are needed because fewer people are now following the recommendations than in the spring.
In the spring, recommendations were enough for most people to stay away and cancel their plans, the prime minister said, adding that this is not the case now.
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