Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr said coronavirus restrictions would be reinstated throughout the country due to a surge in virus cases.

Although there won't be a lockdown, the Norweigian prime minister said people should get the third dose of the vaccine as he asked authorities to introduce the COVID-19 health pass.

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The development comes as Dutch PM Mark Rutte is set to announce a "partial lockdown" in the country. Europe is once again witnessing new coronavirus cases&nbsp;amid the winter even as reports said over 65 per cent of the population have received both doses of the vaccine.

Meanwhile, Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said he give a "green light" on Sunday for a lockdown for those who are still unvaccinated due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country.

France and Germany have also witnessed a surge in COVID-19 cases. French President Macron had said on Wednesday that those over 65 would need booster shots in order to extend the validity of the health pass while adding&nbsp;that "we have not finished with the pandemic".

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At least six million people in France haven't received the vaccine as Macron appealed to them to get vaccinated and&nbsp;school children in the country were ordered to wear masks.&nbsp;

The World Health Organisation (WHO) had said that coronavirus cases in Europe were on the rise including deaths.

Authorities in the Netherlands moved to close cinemas and restaurants as cases increased. The Netherlands has reportedly vaccinated over 82 per cent of the population including those over 12.

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The country had lifted social distancing rules in September. Authorities reported over 16,300 COVID-19 cases on Thursday as efforts are being made to ramp up the vaccination drive as reports claimed unvaccinated people were increasingly being hospitalised.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr said coronavirus restrictions would be reinstated throughout the country due to a surge in virus cases. Although there won't be a lockdown, the Norweigian prime minister said people should get the third dose of the vaccine as he asked authorities to introduce the COVID-19 health pass.

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr said coronavirus restrictions would be reinstated throughout the country due to a surge in virus cases. Although there won't be a lockdown, the Norweigian prime minister said people should get the third dose of the vaccine as he asked authorities to introduce the COVID-19 health pass. Also Read: Greece faces fourth wave as Germany, Czech Republic battle virus surge The development comes as Dutch PM Mark Rutte is set to announce a "partial lockdown" in the country. Europe is once again witnessing new coronavirus cases amid the winter even as reports said over 65 per cent of the population have received both doses of the vaccine. Meanwhile, Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said he give a "green light" on Sunday for a lockdown for those who are still unvaccinated due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country. France and Germany have also witnessed a surge in COVID-19 cases. French President Macron had said on Wednesday that those over 65 would need booster shots in order to extend the validity of the health pass while adding that "we have not finished with the pandemic". Watch: COVID-19 cases on the rise in Germany At least six million people in France haven't received the vaccine as Macron appealed to them to get vaccinated and school children in the country were ordered to wear masks. The World Health Organisation (WHO) had said that coronavirus cases in Europe were on the rise including deaths. Authorities in the Netherlands moved to close cinemas and restaurants as cases increased. The Netherlands has reportedly vaccinated over 82 per cent of the population including those over 12. Also Read: Virus cases continue to surge in Britain The country had lifted social distancing rules in September. Authorities reported over 16,300 COVID-19 cases on Thursday as efforts are being made to ramp up the vaccination drive as reports claimed unvaccinated people were increasingly being hospitalised. (With inputs from Agencies)

Norway reimposes restrictions as virus cases surge in Europe

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/norway-to-send-216000-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-doses-to-iceland-and-sweden-379409">Norway</a> on Monday decided to delay reopening efforts over fears of a "fourth wave" among the unvaccinated groups.

The government decided to push back the restrictions until the end of July and the beginning of August with the Delta variant affecting large parts of the population.

"There is a risk that the Delta variant will cause a fourth wave of infection in the unvaccinated part of the population, among those who have only received one dose or are in vulnerable groups," Prime Minister Erna Solberg said.

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However, the government has eased the lockdown allowing people to attend outdoor and indoor events if they can provide negative COVID-19 test results and proof of vaccination.

According to Norwegian health officials, 37 per cent of adults have been fully vaccinated and two-thirds of the population has received the first dose.&nbsp;

The country has also allowed quarantine-free travel for several European countries including France and Italy. Last month the government allowed people to receive 20 guests at home with bars and restaurants&nbsp;allowed to remain open post-midnight.

The Norwegian prime minister had highlighted "uncertainty linked to mutations" while stating that the infection situation was "still unpredictable" in several parts of the world.

Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandemic-is-far-from-over-pm-johnson-unveils-plan-to-ease-virus-curbs-in-england-396057">Britain</a> announced it was set to remove all restrictions from July 19 with British PM Johnson asserting that majority of those&nbsp;hospitalised&nbsp;recently were people who weren't vaccinated.

Norway has so far recorded 130,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic took hold last year along with 790 fatalities.

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Norway on Monday decided to delay reopening efforts over fears of a "fourth wave" among the unvaccinated groups. The government decided to push back the restrictions until the end of July and the beginning of August with the Delta variant affecting large parts of the population.

Norway on Monday decided to delay reopening efforts over fears of a "fourth wave" among the unvaccinated groups. The government decided to push back the restrictions until the end of July and the beginning of August with the Delta variant affecting large parts of the population. "There is a risk that the Delta variant will cause a fourth wave of infection in the unvaccinated part of the population, among those who have only received one dose or are in vulnerable groups," Prime Minister Erna Solberg said. Watch: However, the government has eased the lockdown allowing people to attend outdoor and indoor events if they can provide negative COVID-19 test results and proof of vaccination. According to Norwegian health officials, 37 per cent of adults have been fully vaccinated and two-thirds of the population has received the first dose. The country has also allowed quarantine-free travel for several European countries including France and Italy. Last month the government allowed people to receive 20 guests at home with bars and restaurants allowed to remain open post-midnight. The Norwegian prime minister had highlighted "uncertainty linked to mutations" while stating that the infection situation was "still unpredictable" in several parts of the world. Meanwhile, Britain announced it was set to remove all restrictions from July 19 with British PM Johnson asserting that majority of those hospitalised recently were people who weren't vaccinated. Norway has so far recorded 130,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic took hold last year along with 790 fatalities. (With inputs from Agencies)

Norway delays reopening over 'fourth wave' fears

The Norwegian government took drastic steps on Saturday after the discovery of the British coronavirus variant in a retirement home. It announced a crackdown in the capital region with the strictest restrictions since last March.

Two pensioners at the home, aged over 90, were found to have died with the variant, the public health institute said on Friday.

A total of 22 employees and 12 retirees have been found to have coronavirus at the home but it has yet to be established if they have the variant.

Only essential shops can remain open and municipalities will be allowed to close primary schools and switch secondaries to remote learning.

People are being asked to restrict movements and not to eat meals outside their family.

All public events, indoors and outdoors, are cancelled apart from burials. Restaurants will be limited to takeaway services.

Norway's parliament meanwhile said it would reduce its activities to a bare minimum next week, while the country's sport federation cancelled all sporting events in the affected areas.

The measures will remain in force until at least January 31 following the detection of the British variant in a home at Nordre Follo, 30 kilometres (18 miles) from Oslo.

The authorities have so far been unable to trace the origin of the cluster or a link with Britain.

The virus strain that has swept Britain and beyond could be more deadly as well as more transmissible, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday.

The strain has also spread to more than 60 nations -- including China, where the pandemic began more than a year ago.

The Norwegian government took drastic steps on Saturday after the discovery of the British coronavirus variant in a retirement home. It announced a crackdown in the capital region with the strictest restrictions since last March.

The Norwegian government took drastic steps on Saturday after the discovery of the British coronavirus variant in a retirement home. It announced a crackdown in the capital region with the strictest restrictions since last March. Two pensioners at the home, aged over 90, were found to have died with the variant, the public health institute said on Friday. A total of 22 employees and 12 retirees have been found to have coronavirus at the home but it has yet to be established if they have the variant. Only essential shops can remain open and municipalities will be allowed to close primary schools and switch secondaries to remote learning. People are being asked to restrict movements and not to eat meals outside their family. All public events, indoors and outdoors, are cancelled apart from burials. Restaurants will be limited to takeaway services. Norway's parliament meanwhile said it would reduce its activities to a bare minimum next week, while the country's sport federation cancelled all sporting events in the affected areas. The measures will remain in force until at least January 31 following the detection of the British variant in a home at Nordre Follo, 30 kilometres (18 miles) from Oslo. The authorities have so far been unable to trace the origin of the cluster or a link with Britain. The virus strain that has swept Britain and beyond could be more deadly as well as more transmissible, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday. The strain has also spread to more than 60 nations -- including China, where the pandemic began more than a year ago.

Norway tightens coronavirus curbs after finding UK strain

Norway has issued a tale of caution for the old and terminally ill people who are being administered the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus"> coronavirus </a>vaccine after 23 people died in the countries shortly after receiving a jab of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a>.

"For those with the most severe frailty, even relatively mild vaccine side effects can have serious consequences,"&nbsp;Norwegian Institute of Public Health cautioned. "For those who have a very short remaining life span anyway, the benefit of the vaccine may be marginal or irrelevant."

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Out of the 23 deaths,&nbsp;13 have been autopsied in which it was revealed that common side effects may have contributed to reactions in&nbsp;vulnerable and elderly people,&nbsp;Norwegian Medicines Agency reported.

The warning, the&nbsp;Norwegian officials said, does not mean that the elderly or the younger generation should avoid getting vaccinated. It is just to voice concern and issue a sound of warning for the ill and vulnerable people to exercise caution while getting vaccinated against the deadly virus.

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In the initial investigations it was revealed that almost&nbsp;three-quarters of the affected people were above the age of 80, the regulator claimed in its report.

Vaccine manufacturers, FPfizer-BioNtech, are working with the&nbsp;Norwegian regulator to investigate the deaths and has claimed that "the number of incidents so far is not alarming, and in line with expectations".

As of now, Norway has administered the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine to nearly&nbsp;33,000 people, with priority given to vulnerable, elderly and healthcare workers. Till now, majority people have been administered with the Pfizer vaccine, and a few others with Moderna's similar dose.

Norway has issued a tale of caution for the old and terminally ill people who are being administered the coronavirus vaccine after 23 people died in the countries shortly after receiving a jab of the vaccine.

Norway has issued a tale of caution for the old and terminally ill people who are being administered the coronavirus vaccine after 23 people died in the countries shortly after receiving a jab of the vaccine. "For those with the most severe frailty, even relatively mild vaccine side effects can have serious consequences," Norwegian Institute of Public Health cautioned. "For those who have a very short remaining life span anyway, the benefit of the vaccine may be marginal or irrelevant." Also read| Norway investigating death of two people who received Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine Out of the 23 deaths, 13 have been autopsied in which it was revealed that common side effects may have contributed to reactions in vulnerable and elderly people, Norwegian Medicines Agency reported. The warning, the Norwegian officials said, does not mean that the elderly or the younger generation should avoid getting vaccinated. It is just to voice concern and issue a sound of warning for the ill and vulnerable people to exercise caution while getting vaccinated against the deadly virus. Also read: Pfizer CEO 'not certain' if coronavirus vaccine will prevent transmission In the initial investigations it was revealed that almost three-quarters of the affected people were above the age of 80, the regulator claimed in its report. Vaccine manufacturers, FPfizer-BioNtech, are working with the Norwegian regulator to investigate the deaths and has claimed that "the number of incidents so far is not alarming, and in line with expectations". As of now, Norway has administered the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine to nearly 33,000 people, with priority given to vulnerable, elderly and healthcare workers. Till now, majority people have been administered with the Pfizer vaccine, and a few others with Moderna's similar dose.

Norway: 23 people die after taking coronavirus vaccine; caution raised