A decline in both infection rates and corona patients at the county's hospital.
On the other hand, healthcare is still under pressure and needs to be recovered as soon as possible, explains infection control doctor Britt Åkerlind, Östergötland Region.
- We have had some staff and a lot of patients.
There we need to be able to catch up, she says.
A direct change as a result of the restrictions eased on 9 February is not noticed.
It started to happen before, according to Britt Åkerlind.
How the region views a possible fourth wave of infections, Britt Åkerlind explains in the video above.
Slow vaccination
At the same time, a decrease in the vaccination rate can be seen.
- You notice that you do not get so sick anymore, says Britt Åkerlind, infection control doctor.
There are still no plans to give those up to 18 years a third dose, nor a fourth for those up to 80 years.
As recently as Monday, those over 80 were offered their fourth dose.