30 March 2020 – Banned visits to aged care facilities

Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Special populations; Legal and policy; New initiatives
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Swedish Government banned visits to aged care facilities. Facilities may decide to make exceptions for individuals where they deem necessary. The intention behind the ban is to protect the elderly who are one of the primary risk groups.
Full details here: https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2020/03/nationellt-besoksforbud-pa-aldreboenden/