In Scandinavia, Sweden, which has continued its relatively gradual and independent efforts to combat the infection of the new coronavirus, it has announced that it will further tighten regulations in response to the rapid spread of infection.

In Sweden, which has a population of more than 10 million, we have continued to take relatively lenient measures against the new coronavirus, such as allowing restaurants to operate, even as European countries have imposed strict regulations.



However, the infection spread rapidly from the end of October, and in November we took steps to tighten regulations such as prohibiting the gathering of more than 9 people, but the spread of the infection has not stopped.



On the 18th, more than 9,600 people were newly confirmed to be infected, and Prime Minister Stefan Löfven will limit the number of people who can be present at restaurants to four from this month 24, and will be able to sell alcohol 8 pm Announced further tightening of regulations, such as limiting by time.



Also, regarding the wearing of masks, the scientific basis has been unclear so far, but it is recommended when using public transportation during busy hours.



In Sweden, there is a growing view that King Gustav has questioned the unique measures that have been continued with respect for the independence of the people, such as showing in an interview that the measures were unsuccessful.