It has been known for a long time that Mäkitalo will continue as an infectious disease doctor in Sörmland. It is now clear that the shift will take place on June 5. The region is in the midst of recruiting for the position to be added in two weeks.

- Generally, not many Signar ... eh ... infectious disease doctors in Sweden, says Health and Medical Director Göran Angergård.

For the time being, Region Gävleborg will join his service with temporary staff.

- And it will be experienced who has been here before and covered up for him before, says Göran Angergård.

When can there be a new infection control doctor in place?

- It is very difficult to answer, we are in the process, but nothing is clear today.

Signar Mäkitalo has become a popular person during the corona pandemic. And many are grieving that he is leaving Gävleborg to become a contagion doctor in another county.

- I am surprised at the warmth that comes to me with postcards, gifts and e-mails. But at the same time, it is quite nice to stop and avoid getting bitter and angry comments on the other hand, says Signar Mäkitalo.

But why do you stop ...

- Eh ... we can take it next week when I quit ...