In total, 4 542 people with covid-19 have now died in Sweden and 2,121 persons receive, or have received, intensive care.

- For Sweden, we remain on roughly the same plateau as before. The metropolitan regions account for the majority of IVA cases. We see a fairly positive development in the long term, especially ahead of the summer, ”Anders Tegnell said during Wednesday's press conference.

40,803 found infected

The number of infections detected in Sweden is 40,803.

A large number of new cases have been added due to reporting problems.

- In Sweden we have a little problem with reporting. Therefore, almost 1,400 new cases have been received. It is healthcare and care staff, says Anders Tegnell at the press conference.

Summer holidays are delayed further

The Public Health Authority has previously said that information about what will apply to domestic travel this summer is underway. But those who hoped for a message on Wednesday may have to wait.

- We do not own the issue entirely ourselves. There are many people involved and there are many who will be affected by such a decision so it is important that it is a good decision, says Anders Tegnell and continues:

- But we hope we'll get it done this week.