In the last 24 hours, 475 coronavirus infections were registered in Norway. This is 202 more than on the same day last week
In the last seven days, an average of 338 Covid-19 infections were recorded per day. Compared to the previous week, the average was 227, so the trend is rising.
"We're not really worried, but we're on guard." The virus is now much less likely to spread as so many have been vaccinated. Therefore, we do not expect as many cases as in previous waves. This is Preben Aavitsland, FHI Chief Physician.
“We expected the number of infected to increase when the Delta variant took control, as it has a greater dispersal capacity.
It can hit the vulnerable
Aavitsland points out that although many have been vaccinated, they still want to control the spread of the infection.
- Almost all elderly and chronically ill people, who are particularly vulnerable to severe coronary heart disease, are protected by vaccination. Over time, the high spread of infection in society can also affect vulnerable groups, so we want to keep the epidemic under control, he says.
To date, 3 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 602 people received a second dose.
19 patients with coronavirus were hospitalized on Tuesday. These were two more cases than the day before.
The FHI says the pandemic is spreading primarily among young people.
- There are a lot of social contacts at private parties, in restaurants and at home now. We expect a slight increase in the number of infections due to the start of studies.
Reopening
Aavitsland says the FHI hopes the increase in infection will diminish in the next few weeks.
- Will the postponement of re-opening be relevant?
- Society has already been significantly opened up, only the fourth stage remains. We advise the government, which then makes a decision and publishes its decision.
It maintains that there are no indications that stringent national measures should be reintroduced.
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"Municipalities facing large epidemics may consider additional local measures where infection occurs, but this is often associated with extensive testing and infection detection," he says.
Nevertheless, Aavitsland encourages people to continue to adhere to basic infection control principles as well as to stay at home should symptoms develop.
- In young people, the first symptoms - i.e. headache, throat, fever, cough, runny nose - may be quite mild.
