On Wednesday, the news came: Sweden is following in the footsteps of Norway and Denmark and introducing vaccination certificates for indoor events with more than 100 people.

The intention is that the certificate will be valid from 1 December, and cover everyone over the age of 18.

Evidence of negative test or recovery evidence is not covered by the new rules.

- According to the proposal, it is the vaccination certificate that applies, because the vaccine protects against serious illness, writes Minister of Social Affairs Lena Hallengren (S) in an email to SVT.

Vaccine requirements are introduced here

The vaccine passes can be introduced at major public gatherings and public events such as sporting events, theater performances, concerts, amusement parks and markets.

Fairs and demonstrations are also affected.

But what other arrangements are covered by the restrictions that will take effect in December?

Here is Hallengren's answer:

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Covered by the proposal on covidpass.

Shops, gyms, museums and sports facilities

Not covered by the proposal.

Malls, libraries, museums and other public spaces

Not covered by the proposal.

- The museums' basic activities have their own regulations and will not be affected by the ordinance change that the government intends to make, Hallengren answers.

Private parties

Not covered by the proposal.

Churches

Covered by the proposal.

The authority in support of religious communities has previously criticized vaccine passports.

Mainly because it hinders the requirement for anonymity - which is important for religious freedom - and that individuals who for some reason can not show covid pass risk being excluded.

How do you view that criticism?

- I can understand the anxiety that the faith communities feel.

But the purpose of the proposal is to prevent unvaccinated people from gathering in larger groups and risk suffering from serious illness and death, Hallengren answers.

If a church or other denomination wants to take in the unvaccinated, they will be able to do so without restrictions if the number of participants is less than 100 per occasion, she continues.

- If they follow FHM's forthcoming regulations on distance and more, they will be able to take in more than 100 people.

They will also be able to take in more than 100 people if they instead choose for visitors to show vaccination passes.

Taverns, restaurants and cafes

Not covered by the proposal.

Lectures at universities, for example

A lecture or seminar that is open to the public is a public gathering.

But regular teaching is not covered by the proposal, according to Hallengren.

Bathhouse / bathing facility

Not covered by the proposal.

More restrictions in case of increased infection

The group of people in Sweden who can not be vaccinated for health reasons, for example, can resort to other solutions to participate in the events that require vaccination passes, Hallengren explains

- There are a small number where the health service deems that vaccination is inappropriate.

They will still have the opportunity to attend public gatherings and public events, provided that a medical certificate can be presented to prove this, according to the proposal.

The Swedish Public Health Agency will also draw up regulations for what shall apply at gatherings where the organizer does not use vaccination certificates.

Examples of restrictions that may then apply are rules on the maximum number of people per square meter and requirements for distance between parties.

In parallel with these regulations, the authority outlines new restrictions for a situation where the infection curves protrude steeply upwards.

In step two, restaurants, gyms and museums can also be included.

Homework can also be reintroduced, according to information to TT.