171 new #covid19sverige deaths reported today, taking the total to 9433. Oldest change -1 to Nov 30 (+1 to next day). Largest change +20 to Dec 27. Dec 17 increases to 114 deaths, 1 below the 155 peak of Wave 1 (April 8 and 15). A new graph today! 
31 deaths currently have date unrecorded, they are added on the last day of the graph of cumulative deaths. The gap between lines gives an indication of lag of updates, and it is clearly the worst of the pandemic at present.
In the graph above, each line represents the data for the entire pandemic has reported on a given day, with the most recent data the longest line (orange).
With the latest updates, the steepness of the curve is now similar to that of wave 1.
With the latest updates, the steepness of the curve is now similar to that of wave 1.
This indicates that daily deaths are at a similar level to wave 1. The rolling daily average has not yet the April 16 high of 99 but it can be expected this will occur as updates roll in. It is currently 87 on Dec 17 and 20.
Hospitalisation continue to increase, currently just below 3000. It's important to remember - this isn't cumulative, this is how many people are in hospital due to Covid-19 *right now* (graph by platz.se)
387 Covid-19 patients reported in ICU as of yesterday. Note that this data lags a day or to, so the last few days are subject to change.
Again some context - At the start of the pandemic, Sweden had 526 ICU beds. This mean 75% of normal ICU capacity is now dedicated to Covid.
Again some context - At the start of the pandemic, Sweden had 526 ICU beds. This mean 75% of normal ICU capacity is now dedicated to Covid.
Multiple confirmed cases of the B177 variant of the virus now confirmed in Sweden, with at least 5 having unidentified sources. It is clearly in community spread and we can expect it to start showing it's affect on testing data over the next 2 weeks.
Unfortunately I'm seeing reports from multiple regions of continued problems with a lack of staffing and a lack of material for testing, so - with regional differences -testing is unable to keep up with demand. Together with holidays this means case data is wholly unreliable.
Positivity tells a somewhat different story, now exceeding 20% nationally. (Graph by @covidxix)
Numerous significant changes regarding Swedish restrictions today. Most regions have announced that middle school (grades 7-9) will remain distance education until at least Jan 24.
Masks became recommended on public transport during peak hour as of yesterday.
Masks became recommended on public transport during peak hour as of yesterday.
Most importantly, a new law was passed allowing the government to close shops, shopping centers, gyms, and other establishments. This becomes an option from Sunday.
Vaccinations are also now underway. National data is still hard to come by. A press conference now may tell more.
Vaccinations are also now underway. National data is still hard to come by. A press conference now may tell more.
New restrictions announced - all retail establishments, sports halls and gyms must limit the number of people in the venue to no more than would allow each visitor 10m2.
This applies from Sunday January 10.
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This applies from Sunday January 10.
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