Sweden tightens measures to curb spread of COVID-19

The Swedish government said on Wednesday it would further curb opening hours for restaurants, bars and cafes as well as tighten limits for the number of people in shops to slow the COVID-19 pandemic. "We can avoid a third wave if we keep distance." The spread in Sweden has accelerated in recent weeks and the Health Agency has warned of a possible third wave.

Sweden tightens measures to curb spread of COVID-19
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The Swedish government said on Wednesday it would further curb opening hours for restaurants, bars and cafes as well as tighten limits for the number of people in shops to slow the COVID-19 pandemic. "This is no time to relax," Prime Minister Stefan Lofven told a news conference. "We can avoid a third wave if we keep distance."

The spread in Sweden has accelerated in recent weeks and the Health Agency has warned of a possible third wave.

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