The region has started an investigation after patients became ill and tested positive for covid-19 during in conjunction with a stay at Ljungby lasarett, which Smålandsposten was the first to tell.

- We have received signals that patients who have been to Ljungby have returned home and fallen ill within the incubation period. We take this seriously, says Maria Wiltz to SVT.

Why is it important to investigate?

- To see if there are any steps we need to take. We should not infect patients.

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Maria Wiltz describes the infection tracking as a comprehensive work - with journal reviews and post-testing. The hope is that the investigation will be completed on Friday.

At present only patients at Ljungby lasarett, and not Växjö. But in connection with the investigation, they can also look at the patients' stay in, for example, municipal housing.

How many patients are you investigating?

- I can't answer that, the investigation shows.

Can you say on the straight arm any point where you have failed?

- No, it's too early to say that. It is an extensive work.