The Swedish authorities have extended until may 15 the ban on entry from countries outside the EU

STOCKHOLM, 16 Oct – RIA Novosti. Swedish authorities on Thursday extended for one month, until 15 may, the ban on entry into the country from countries outside the EU, informed during a press conference Prime Minister Stefan löfven.

“Today, the government has decided to extend the existing ban on entry to Sweden for another 30 days,” said Leven. The decision was made a month ago in connection with the spread of the coronavirus in Europe. Leven noted that currently it is impossible to say how long the ban will last.

According to date, from the coronavirus in Sweden died more than 1.3 thousand people were infected – 12.5 thousand. The Swedish authorities decided not to impose strict quarantine measures, the country still there are schools, kindergartens and restaurants. Health protection Agency if this encourages people to observe social distance, it is possible to work remotely and do not visit elderly relatives. People over 70 years are encouraged to stay home and not go outside.

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