Still, only a small part of the population is recommended to be tested for covid-19, therefore only the authority's statistics give an indication that the infection is spreading.

During week 46, 169 cases were confirmed in Sörmland, in week 47 the number was 242.

But it is not just covid-19 that is currently spreading in the county.

Hear infection prevention doctor Signar Mäkitalo talk about the spread and why you should be more on your guard regarding covid-19 than a common cold.