In total, in the last few days four people in the county have died as a result of the corona virus. They were all older.
- We are putting in an extra resource for those at risk of becoming seriously ill. We cannot say for sure, but extended sampling is likely to start in the beginning of next week, says Helena Palmgren, assistant infection prevention physician in the Uppsala Region.
The delay is to solve a shortage of both protective equipment and sampling material in order to equip another mobile team. Already there is a car that drives around and tries older people who show symptoms suggestive of coronavirus.
Two people at a retirement home in Skutskär died during the weekend. P4 Gävleborg was the first to tell that another person in the community had died. That person lived at home but had home service.
Do you do extra tests in Älvkarleby municipality?
- No, because we have a social spread in Uppsala County - there is no difference where you are. On the other hand, it hit those we would like to protect from this virus.
What happens if you test positive?
- Basic hygiene routines, isolation for the sick person, says Helena Palmgren, assistant infection control physician in the Uppsala Region.