Swedes ignore their first-ever lockdown as country sees record number of new Covid infections with people continuing to cram onto buses and throw dinner parties despite restrictions
Swedes have ignored their first ever lockdown as the country sees a record number of Covid-19 infections. People are continuing to cram onto buses and throw dinner parties despite government guidelines. Sweden announced stricter recommendations for its three biggest cities after the lockdown-free country saw its coronavirus infections double in two weeks. The new guidelines include staying away from non-essential shops and avoiding public transport, gyms and museums Four Swedish regions, including those encompassing the cities of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo, have been included in the restrictions. The new guidelines include staying away from non-essential shops and avoiding public transport, gyms and museums. According to Johan Nöjd, Uppsala's regional infectious diseases doctor, crowded cities have prevented the infection rate from dropping. 'It's difficult to see any impact since we had the highest amount of positive tests ever on Monday, a much higher record th