Norway | Norway will waive much of the interest rate restrictions, changes to take effect on Tuesday night

Norway waives much of the interest rate restrictions, the broadcaster says NRK and a newspaper VG.

“In the light of current information, it is right to remove most of the measures to limit the spread of communicable diseases, with a few exceptions,” said the Norwegian Prime Minister. Jonas Gahr Støre announced at a news conference on Tuesday.

According to Støre, the restrictions can be lifted because, as a result of the omicron transformation, the number of serious cases caused by the coronavirus has decreased and the country’s vaccine coverage is at a good level.

Infection rates in Norway are rising, as in many other European countries.

Tuesday night With the changes coming into force at 11 pm local time, the restrictions on the drinking time of restaurants, the restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings, the obligation to work remotely and the corona test for those entering the country will be lifted. In addition, higher education institutions are encouraged to switch back to contact teaching.

However, Støre points out that the epidemic is not over yet, although much of the restriction can be lifted due to the good disease situation in the country.

“In short, we will move from detailed rules to the use of safety gaps, face masks and common sense,” says the Norwegian Minister of Health. Ingvild Kjerkol.

It will still be possible for the Norwegian regional authorities to tighten the restrictions beyond the general government line, if necessary.

Right not all restrictions in Norway have yet to be lifted.

For example, even if nightclubs are allowed to open their doors from Tuesday night, they must still comply with the dance ban.

“Restaurants are not allowed to allow activities where customers cannot follow the recommended one-meter safety distance, such as dancing,” the Norwegian government said in a statement. is told.

Although restrictions on gatherings that focus on the number of people will be removed, restaurants and events, for example, must continue to ensure that appropriate safety clearances and hygiene are maintained. The use of face masks is also still recommended.

According to the government, the goal is that the remaining restrictions could be lifted, if the epidemic situation allows, by February 17 at the latest.