Sweden is set to end all COVID-19 restrictions next week, the government announced on Thursday, joining several European countries that have recently scrapped many CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic rules. “It is time to open up Sweden again,” Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said during a press briefing. “While the pandemic is not over it has entered an entirely new phase.” “The message today is therefore that restrictions are dropped from Feb. 9, and at the same time we urge all employers who have staff working at home to plan for a gradual return to the workplace,” she added. Starting next week, people will be allowed to dine at restaurants again with no limitations on how many people can be inside, or how much space there should be between them. The requirements for COVID-19 vaccine certificates and wearing face masks on public transportation will also be removed, as well as the …