The regional health management in Värmland has had regular meetings since last week and is now in staff position. This means that management gathers, follows developments and plans for continued work according to Region Värmland.

Karlstad Municipality announces that a visitor ban will be imposed on all municipal health and safety housing.

"This is to protect our elderly," the municipality writes in a press release.

Karlstad Municipality currently has no restrictions on primary and preschool. People who have recently been in at-risk areas have the opportunity to work or study from home.

Forshaga Municipality advises people to avoid unnecessary visits to relatives of elderly residents and to refrain from visits to respiratory symptoms.

The text is updated.