Most infected are in Linköping, followed by Norrköping, Motala and Mjölby.

Eight people are cared for in hospitals in the county, one of whom is cared for at IVA.

So far, 295 people with covid-19 have died in Östergötland.

Progress report on the covid-19 situation

Tomorrow Friday, Region Östergötland will hold a press conference.

The reason is that they see an increased spread of infection in the county and want to give a picture of the situation regarding covid-19.

Kaisa Karro (S), chair of the regional board, Britt Åkerlind, infection control doctor and Jessica Frisk, director of care, will take part in the press conference.

SVT Nyheter Öst is looking for representatives of the region for further comments.