Tougher requirements: Associate only with people in your own household
The number of patients in intensive care is on the increase in Skåne.
– The situation is serious, we must apply the brakes, says Eva Melander, infection control doctor in Region Skåne.
Region Skåne is tightening its regulations because of an increase in the spread of corona. Everyone in Skåne is advised to avoid travelling by bus or train, to avoid shops, swimming-pools, competitions, parties,concerts,competitions etc.
But you may travel to work, if you are unable to work from home, fetch medicine from the chemist's and go to the doctor's.
Everyone should avoid being indoors in shops, shopping centres, museums, libraries, baths and gyms.
You may go to the grocery store and the chemist's if necessary.
During the past 24 hours the number of patients in Skåne in intensive care for corona has doubled.
At present there are nine patients in intensive care - on Monday there were five.
The number of patients in hospital has gone up from 38 to 48 in the past 24 hours, says Region Skåne in a press announcement.
A total of 290 persons diagnosed with covid -19 have died in Skåne.
Infection is increasing in the southern part of the country.The more severe restrictions will apply until 17th November.