Sweden tightens measures following increased cases with COVID-19

While they were at one time distinguished by the rest of Europe for slight measures the authorities there have already tightened the measures, Euronews writes.

New infections and admissions into hospitals have increased throughout the country. Officials had hoped their approach without a national impasse would facilitate growth, but Sweden is now reporting 166 thousand 707 positive cases and 6 thousand and 82 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.

As of Thursday, the country begins new local measures divided into four regions, 17 of Sweden's 21 regions currently are under stricter measures under the Public Health Agency.

Furthermore, Sweden presented new measures last Tuesday, limiting capacity in restaurants and cafes, but so far there is no national stalemate.

A nationwide ban on alcohol after 22 o'clock in restaurants, bars, and nightclubs is among the new arrangements being taken to curb the spread of the coronary.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says the restriction is being introduced to help alleviate the burden in the country's healthcare system and intensive care departments.

This week, the Swedish capital city, Stockholm, restored a ban on the people in nursing homes.

However, at the moment, authorities are not considering suggesting that Swedes wear masks.

Swedish health officials believe that making mandatory masks would give people a “a false security position” and could make things worse.