Norway is not scheduled to reopen around certain dates, certain conditions must be metto open up. There is a plan that also sets out the order in which Norway will open up different sections of society. The pace of reopening is based on data, not dates. Children and young people will have priority over work and business.
The second phase of the resumption plan will not start until the second half of May at the earliest
As it stands, with the current development of the epidemic and the rate of vaccination, the second phase of the resumption plan cannot begin until the second half of May.
- We will return to a more normal everyday life and we will do it step by step in a controlled manner - Prime Minister Erna Solberg said
- The tightening of entry restrictions will continue until further notice
Now the government has decided that the tightening of entry restrictions, which were introduced from January 29, 2021, will continue until further notice, first of all until May 12 inclusive.
The reopening will take place gradually and in a controlled manner based on a government plan
- We are still in a serious infection situation. Therefore, it is necessary to extend the strict entry restrictions. We all hope that we will continue to follow the downward curve in the current situation and are continually considering easing entry restrictions. The re-opening will take place gradually and in a controlled manner based on the government's re-opening plan, says Justice and Crisis Management Minister Monica Mæland.
