2,272 new cases – 61 patients hospitalised at CSK – vaccination begins December 27th

61 patients with covid-19 are hospitalised at CSK, nine of them are in the intensive care unit.

On Tuesday alone, 2,272 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, one of the highest figures so far.

The pressure on the healthcare system remains high.

– We are in a very serious situation; a lot of new covid patients need medical treatment in hospital. It’s difficult as there isn’t enough staff, says Regional Director Alf Jönsson in a press release.

– I, therefore, want to appeal once again to everyone in Skåne to act responsibly and follow the restrictions so that we can stop the spread of infection, he says.

At CSK, the number of patients with covid-19 continues to increase.

– Last week we were at an average of 50. This week it has increased to 60, says Deputy Hospital Director Mats Molt.

– Even if it’s concerning, we still have plans for how we will handle it, he says.

Vaccinations for covid-19 will now begin in Sweden on Sunday, 27th December. The aim is for all adults in Sweden to be offered the vaccine during the first half of 2021.

– I would like to remind you that the road ahead is still long, says Johan Carlson, Head of the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten).

– Some regions will start vaccinating on December 27th. Some may start on the 28th, says Marie Morell, Chairwoman of Sweden's Municipalities and Regions' (SKR) Healthcare Delegation.