Sweden said Thursday it would lift most of its coronavirus restrictions on February 9 as the pandemic enters a “whole new phase” with the highly contagious but milder Omicron variant.
Among the domestic restrictions that will be lifted are the 11:00 pm closing for bars and restaurants, and limits on crowd numbers.
Vaccine passes for indoor events will no longer be required, and face masks will no longer be recommended on public transport at peak times.
“The pandemic is not over, but we are entering a whole new phase,” Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson told reporters.
“Knowledge about Omicron has improved… Several studies show Omicron leads to less serious illness.”
While Omicron has led to a record number of infections in the past month, hospitalisations for severe infections have not overwhelmed the healthcare system.
More than 83 percent of people over the age of 12 have had two doses, and almost 50 percent have received third doses.
Swedish Health Minister Lena Hallengren said the government would remain “vigilant” about the pandemic’s progress.
A return to working in person will resume gradually, as will university and higher education classes.
However, authorities recommended that people continue to stay home if they have Covid-19 symptoms, and border restrictions will remain in place for the time being.
Unvaccinated people are meanwhile advised to continue avoiding crowds after February 9.
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