By week 43, almost three percent of the Sörmlanders who tested for covid-19 had received positive test results.

Last week, just over seven percent had tested positive.

- There have been cases for intensive care and more cases for healthcare, so it is super fast again.

Not as fast as last spring but enough to make you very worried, says Signar Mäkitalo.

Local restrictions will be introduced soon

For the past five days, the infection control doctor in Sörmland has had close contacts with the Swedish Public Health Agency, which makes decisions regarding local general advice.

- As I judge, we are very close to local restrictions, says Signar Mäkitalo.