SVT Nyheter has previously reported that Europe remains at the center of the increased spread of covid-19, and that more shutdowns are expected.
The latest figures from the European Institute of Infectious Disease Control now show that the spread of the coronavirus is increasing sharply, even in countries that have not been hit hard in the past.
ECDC statistics show that the countries most affected by the fastest growth are the Czech Republic, Belgium and Slovenia.
To arrive at this, the institute has looked at the number of infected per 100,000 inhabitants - the last 14 days.
54 percent more deaths
In the Czech Republic, there are 1,452 cases, followed by Belgium with 1405 cases.
In Slovenia, there are 792 infected per 100,000.
ECDC also sees an increase in the number of deaths.
54 percent more were reported between week 42 and week 43. Before week 42, the EU and Schengen had 5,261 cases - now there are 8,107 cases.
However, the United Kingdom, France and Spain remain the hardest hit countries.
Among other things, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that a new national shutdown will be introduced from Friday.
* The ECDC's definition of Europe is different from that of the WHO. The ECDC only includes the EU / EEA and the United Kingdom, while the WHO also includes Russia and the former Soviet states.