Most of the measures taken to reduce the spread of the coronavirus will be lifted starting February 9. Here are the restrictions that are being removed – and those that will remain.
MEASURES THAT WILL REMAIN AFTER FEBRUARY 9
• Advice to stay home and avoid close contact with others if you are sick with symptoms that could be COVID-19
• Advice to unvaccinated adults to take extra precautions and avoid crowds and large indoor gatherings
• Entry ban for citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA
MEASURES THAT ALSO REMAIN – BUT ARE ABOUT TO BE REMOVED
• The classification of COVID-19 as a disease dangerous to society. The Public Health Agency wants the disease to be classified as ”notifiable” instead and has sent a request to the government about this. However, the final decision must be made by the Riksdag
MEASURES TO BE REMOVED ON FEBRUARY 9
• The possibility for various businesses to require proof of vaccination
• Advice on avoiding large social gatherings
• Advice for employers and employees on working from home
• The recommendation on partial distance learning for adult education
• Recommendations for face masks during crowded public transport
• Requirements for seated passengers and recommendations for face masks in long-distance public transport
• Participation limits for various types of events, including private parties in rented premises and public events
• Limits on the size of groups allowed at catering establishments, public gatherings and public events
• Requirements for distance between parties at catering establishments, public gatherings and public events
• Requirement for catering establishments to close by 11 p.m.
• Square meter restrictions for, among other things, commercial venues, fairs and places for cultural and leisure activities
• Advise against participating in or organizing cups, competitions or other major indoor activities
• Testing for the public will cease and will continue to apply only to personnel and patients in healthcare and care.
• All travel restrictions that have applied to entry from the Nordic countries, the EU and the EEA
Source: SVT- Government and Public Health Agency
