Norway will tighten restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. This was stated by the Prime Minister of the country Erna Solberg , NRK reports.
The decision was made in connection with the increase in the incidence of COVID-19. So, the country will ban the sale of alcohol in cafes. In addition, at private events outside the home, there can be no more than five people, and at public events in enclosed spaces, no more than ten. However, if those present sit in fixed places, then there can be a maximum of 200. No more than 50 people are allowed at the funeral. Restrictions will apply from January 4 to January 18.
The government also recommends that all classes in universities, colleges and vocational schools be transferred to a distance learning format.
In mid-January, the government will review the introduced measures based on the current epidemiological situation.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, 50,523 people have been infected with coronavirus in Norway. 436 infected people have died in the country.