Sweden to ease more pandemic restrictions on Sept. 29 - health minister

STOCKHOLM: Sweden will push ahead with a planned easing of COVID-19 restrictions at the end of this month, removing most curbs and limits on public venues such as restaurants, theatres and stadiums, the government said on Tuesday.

"The important message is that we now take further steps in the return to normal everyday life," Health and Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren told a news conference. With most adults vaccinated, Sweden has gradually eased some restrictions during a summer lull in the pandemic.