Sweden to Gradually Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Starting Next Month

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan L?fven [Photo by Reuters]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] The Swedish government announced a plan to gradually ease the quarantine measures implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19 starting from the 1st of next month.

On the 27th (local time), Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven stated at a press conference, "The beginning of the end is starting to become visible," and revealed a five-step easing plan.

Accordingly, in the first phase, restaurants will be allowed to operate until 10:30 PM, and some sports activities and in-person adult education will be permitted.

Earlier, as new cases increased earlier this year, Sweden had restricted the operating hours of restaurants, cafes, and bars to 8:30 PM since March.

From July 1st, the allowed number of participants in private and public gatherings will increase, and more spectators will be able to attend sports and cultural events. Additional measures will follow until September.

According to the international statistics site Worldometer, Sweden reported 1,366 new COVID-19 cases on this day. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is 1,068,473, and the total deaths are 14,413.

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