The delta variant of the coronavirus, originating in India, continues to spread in Sweden.
207 cases of the mutation have now been reported from 13 regions in Sweden.
The cases have mainly been concentrated in the regions of Kronoberg, Värmland and Blekinge, where outbreaks have occurred.
Tegnell: The vaccine seems to bite the delta
Despite the fact that the mutation is rising in proportion, state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell emphasizes that the spread is still at low levels.
According to him, there is also no reason to worry that the vaccine would not bite on the delta variant.
- We have every reason to believe that the vaccine works just as well for this variant as well, says Tegnell at Thursday's joint press conference.
At the same time, he emphasizes that it is very important to also take the second vaccine injection to get good protection against the disease.
- The delta variant has shown with all the desired clarity that it is important to take the second syringe, he says.
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How much more contagious is the delta variant and does the vaccine help just as well?
Jan Albert sorts out three question marks around the so-called delta variant.
Photo: SVT / Jessica Gow / TT
Notice of vaccination of children next week
The Swedish Public Health Agency is asked whether it may be relevant to vaccinate children in Sweden, due to the fact that earlier in the day there were new recommendations from Denmark that Danish children should be vaccinated against covid-19 from the age of twelve.
- We are working as before with the issue and hope to be able to come to a decision next week, Anders Tegnell answers.
"Sees a decrease - but is not over yet"
The Swedish Public Health Agency's database Sminet is still down and statistics on infections and deaths can therefore not be presented today either.
The mine was closed on Sunday due to a possible safety shortage and is not expected to be in operation again until next week, says Tegnell.
- We can in various other channels and in direct contacts with the regions with great clarity say that the reduction continues virtually everywhere, he says.
- But the pandemic is not over yet, warns Tegnell.