The Swedish Democrats in Skåne want the Public Transport Committee to introduce a requirement for face masks for anyone travelling by bus and train, both employees and commuters. The requirement applies to everyone over the age of 12 within Region Skåne.

– The spread of infection has started to increase in Skåne. We, therefore, need a crackdown. Face masks are not just about protecting yourself but preventing the infection from spreading further, says Johan Wifralius (SD), Regional Councillor.

Can't face masks provide a false sense of security?

- This is an issue that we have considered. Therefore, it’s also important to provide information about continuing to keep a distance to reduce the spread of infection, says Johan Wifralius.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is working to develop guidelines for the use of face masks.

– The question of face masks is not dead but is being worked on intensely, says Johan Carlson, Director General of the Public Health Agency of Sweden.

He thinks that introducing a general recommendation to use face masks on trains and buses is not good.

This would give transport companies the signal that they can fill trains and buses with people.

– Then the situation will get worse, says Johan Carlsson.