05/04/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/04/2021 06:02
The Norwegian Directorate of Health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health have conducted an overall review of the regional levels of measures and are proposing minor adjustments. The Norwegian Government has followed the recommendation. Most of the changes will enter into effect on Monday 3 May at 12 am.
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On 15 April, temporary changes were made to the Level A measures (the strictest level of regional measures). These changes are now being made permanent.
In addition, the Norwegian Government has decided to make the following changes, which will enter into effect on Monday 3 May:
Common to all three levels (A, B and C):
Level B:
Level C:
Further details about regional measures
The Norwegian Government may determine which measures to implement in a municipality and surrounding municipalities when it is essential that such measures are put in place quickly and in a coordinated manner in order to prevent the spread of infection.
The level of measures chosen for municipalities depends on the severity of the outbreak. There are three levels of measures that can be applied. These are Level A (a very high level of measures), Level B (a high level of measures) and Level C (a moderate level of measures).
An overview of which measures apply to the respective levels is provided here.