The Public Health Agency is now outlining new restrictions for a situation where the infection curves are going up steeply. In stage two, restaurants, gyms and museums could be included, according to information to TT. And working from home could be reintroduced.
The government and the Public Health Agency have just announced that vaccination certificates can be introduced for sporting events, concerts, cinemas and other public gatherings and public events with more than 100 participants. For those businesses that do not want to introduce vaccination certificates, special rules will apply so that people can still keep their distance when vaccinated and unvaccinated people meet.
In parallel with these regulations, FHM is outlining restrictions for a possible stage two, a worsening situation where the spread of infection increases very rapidly, as has happened in other countries with similar vaccination rates as Sweden, for example Austria.
One recommendation that can then be relatively easily reintroduced is the call to work from home, if possible.
Discussions are also underway about introducing vaccination certificates for restaurants and simultaneously reintroducing restrictions. In a situation with a very high spread of infection, rules may be needed even if only vaccinated people are allowed in, so that social distancing can be maintained.
According to information provided to TT, this includes that restaurant guests must sit down in the premises and that hanging out at the bar is not allowed. There may also be rules for how much distance there must be between tables, but probably not new restrictions on opening hours.
Museums, gyms and other businesses may also face similar requirements if the infection situation worsens and FHM believes that stage two is needed for restrictions.
However, it does not currently look like stores will be covered, apart from recommendations to people shopping for Christmas to keep their distance and to stores to ensure that there are no congestion in queues.
However, for stage two to become relevant, the spread of infection must increase more than it does currently.
