Norway will not yet ease restrictions designed to counter the novel coronavirus even though the spread has been slower recently, Reuters quoted Prime Minister Erna Solberg as saying on Friday.

“Even if the infection numbers are coming down, we can’t say that we have landed safely yet ... we have to be sure that we maintain control,” Solberg told a news conference.

To prevent a resurgence in Covid-19 infections, the country halted its planned easing of restrictions earlier this month, and imposed new measures such as a ban on bars to serve alcohol after midnight.

Events with more than 200 participants will still be banned, distancing rules in theatres kept intact and sports activities for adults limited, Solberg said.