On Monday, the government introduced a new ban in the fight against the corona pandemic.

All public events and public gatherings with more than eight people are prohibited, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven clarified.

But what do the new rules mean - and why do they not apply to gyms and bars?

To sort out the jungle of corona rules, SVT has made a list of the bans that apply right now - and why they can not be implemented everywhere.

Prohibitions

Prohibitions that apply, or will take effect soon:

A maximum of eight people may gather

The maximum limit of 50 people who may gather at public gatherings and public events will be lowered to eight people from 24 November.

The ban will apply for the next four weeks.

However, the exemption for 300 people in a seated audience still applies, but may change.

A public gathering is an event that everyone is allowed to attend and that requires permission from the police.

This includes, for example, theater performances, lectures, sports competitions, Christmas markets and demonstrations.

This does not include private parties or workouts at a gym.

No artists in restaurants

The exception in the audience ceiling for restaurants with artists who entertain diners, the so-called "troubadour exception", will be removed from 24 November.

It will be practically impossible to invite diners to live music, as only eight people will be allowed to attend.

Maximum eight people at the same table

According to a temporary infection control law from 1 July this year, there must be no congestion in restaurants, cafes, school canteens, bars and nightclubs.

Visitors in different groups must be able to keep at least one meter away.

The restrictions mean that there can be a maximum of eight people at one and the same table.

Pick-up food may be handed over.

No alcohol on the hook after 22

From 20 November to the last of February next year, the sale and serving of alcohol will be prohibited from 22.00.

The ban applies to all businesses with serving permits such as bars, restaurants and pubs.

All businesses that serve alcohol will be forced to close no later than 10.30 pm.

Forbidden to travel into Sweden 

Sweden has not closed its borders but has entry bans from countries outside the EU, the EEA area and Switzerland.

The temporary entry ban has been extended and applies until 22 December 2020. Swedish citizens are not covered by the entry ban.

Are you still confused?

Here are answers to some of the

most common questions.

Can I still go to the gym?

It is not forbidden, but according to the Public Health Agency's general advice, everyone should refrain from exercising indoors with others to reduce the spread of infection.

That is: do not go to gyms, swimming pools and bathhouses.

Why does the government not decide to close gyms and restaurants?

It is not the government that decides on this, but it is up to the businesses themselves if they want to close.

However, the gym is subject to previous restrictions that will help reduce the spread of infection.

There is already a temporary law on infection control measures for restaurants, which clearly states how restaurants should act to reduce the spread of infection.

Can I have dinner at home with my friends?

You will not be guilty of a crime if you have a private dinner.

But the local general guidelines that have been introduced in all but one region are clear: You should not have physical contact with more than the people you live with.

What happens to the exception for seated audiences?

It is still unclear.

Right now, the decision lies with the country's county administrative boards, which in the majority of cases have chosen to have an audience ceiling of 50 people for seated audiences.

It is likely that the county administrative boards will follow the government's proposal for a limit of eight people also for seated audiences, but it remains to be seen.

Here you can see all the advice and recommendations that apply in Sweden right now.