Some regions retain the limit of 50 people at public gatherings.

A decision that the government supports, says Minister of Sports Amanda Lind.

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government decided on a national limit of 300 people in seated audiences, but the regions that need to can decide on regional guidelines for infection control.

The possibility of local regulations increases accuracy, as it means that the spread of infection can be limited locally while other parts of the country can arrange more events, says Amanda Lindh.

- Basically, it is good that regional responsibility is taken for the spread of infection, but it is of course extremely sad and tough that it should be needed.

I hope, of course, that as soon as possible, it will be possible for the regions to open up to more sedentary audiences throughout the country.

"The decision does not affect the government's assessment"

How come you raise to 300 people while some counties keep 50?

- The government has long worked for a more accurate regulation of events with the public.

Now the national rules will be a limit of 300 people for seated audiences, but the regions can introduce special regulations locally.

This means that the spread of infection in the most affected counties does not affect the possibility of arranging events with a slightly larger audience in other places in the country that are less affected.

Is there a risk that the government will change back to 50 in the near future?

- The county administrative boards' decisions do not affect the government's assessment, on the contrary, the possibility of local regulations was part of the whole we came up with last week to get a more accurate regulation.

The exception of 300 people in a seated audience with certain clear conditions is part of a more accurate regulation, the possibility of local regulations is another.

Do not regret last week's message

Last week, the government raised the maximum number of sporting events from 50 to 300 people.

A decision that the government does not regret, despite today's announcement, Lind says.

- No, these are two parts of a whole.

Now the regions that need it can tighten, and this also applies to other than just audience issues, while those who have a better location can allow events under the new exception.

CLIP: Stockholm, Uppsala, Västra Götaland and Östergötland retain the 50 limit (October 29, 2020)

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Audience of fifty people.

Photo: Tommy Forsgren, SVT