Employers must give employees the opportunity to work from home and face masks are required on public transport. Here are the government's new corona restrictions that apply from Wednesday, December 8.
From December 8, new corona restrictions will be introduced as a first step to reduce the increasing spread of infection - albeit from lower levels than elsewhere in Europe.
”"We need to act so that the situation does not worsen," Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (S) began the government's press conference on Tuesday.
Among other things, employers should provide the opportunity to work from home. Furthermore, face masks should be worn on public transport and commuters should preferably choose times other than rush hour.
However, mulled wine mingling is fine – as long as you can be sure that everyone is vaccinated, pointed out Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General of the Public Health Authority.
Another immediate measure is that restaurants must once again ensure that overcrowding does not occur.
If the spread of the infection increases, the government has more restrictions up its sleeve. For gyms and restaurants, vaccination certificates may be required as a second step, in the event of a worsening situation.
Minister of Finance Mikael Damberg emphasized that there is good financial preparedness in the form of support measures in the event of rising infection numbers.
In parallel with the new restrictions, the temporarily suspended requirements for medical certificates will be reinstated. Employers will also be compensated for high sick pay costs.
Furthermore, a number of crisis support measures are ready to be reintroduced if needed. The government will focus primarily on adjustment support, stated Mikael Damberg, who also announced that the waiting period will be removed from short-term support.
”"There is now a waiting period for those who have used the support. It will be reset to zero. Employers who have received support this year or last year can therefore apply for the regular support, which is not pandemic-related."”
Andreas Åström, head of business policy at Almega, praises the government for its preparedness.
”"The optimism we saw last fall is considerably cloudier. Therefore, it is good that the government is already preparing support for companies and can be up and running quickly with support initiatives."”
However, the moratoriums, the companies' deferred billion-dollar debt, continue to be a major concern, he believes.
”They should be extended further.”
Source: DI.SE
NEW RESTRICTIONS FROM DECEMBER 8
Homework must be made possible by employers.
Higher education institutions should continue teaching on site but avoid large gatherings.
Adults should keep their distance in public environments.
Serving places should avoid crowding.
Face masks on public transport.
Measures that may be added if the spread of infection increases:
Homework for everyone who can.
Partial distance learning for adults.
Adults should refrain from matches, competitions and camps.
Associations should refrain from larger camps, competitions and cups. .
Large gatherings in schools should be avoided.
Vaccination certificate for public gatherings with fewer participants.
Vaccination certificate for more businesses.
Infection control measures for more businesses.
Measures that may be taken in the event of a very high spread of infection:
Adults should limit close contacts.
Devi's distance learning in high school.
Social events, such as leisure activities, for children and young people are cancelled.
Limited opening hours at catering establishments.
Maximum number of people per square meter in, for example, shopping malls.
Visiting ban in care.
Source: government.
