Norway Deems COVID-9 Less Dangerous Anymore, Most Restrictions Lifted!

Norway lifts most of the restrictions. (photo: doc. between)

JAKARTA – Some countries in Europe are starting to think that COVID-19 is no longer a threat to the health system. Even Norway, as announced by the Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Stoere, Saturday, 12 February, decided to abolish almost all the lockdown rules during the COVID-19 pandemic which are still in effect at the time of infection rates.

The Nordic nation, which lifted most restrictions on February 1, will continue to enforce a number of rules on the Svalbard archipelago. The new rules take effect from Saturday at 09.00 GMT (16 WIB).

"We're lifting almost all of the coronavirus restrictions," Stoere said at a press conference, also quoted by Antara.

"The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a major health threat to most of us. The Omicron variant causes less severe disease but we are well protected by vaccines," he added.

Norwegians no longer need to maintain a distance of at least one meter or wear masks in crowds.

The repeal of the rules allows nightclubs and other entertainment venues to fully reopen their businesses.

In addition, those infected are no longer required to undergo self-isolation, but are advised to stay at home for four days.

Norway in December imposed a partial lockdown to fight the fast spread of the Omicron variant.