Today in Norway: A roundup of the news on Monday
Snow causing traffic delays, winter tyres and energy savings in autumn are among the news stories in Norway on Monday.
Less energy use in Norway during autumn
Energy consumption in the autumn just passed was significantly lower compared to 2021, according to data from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
Households in the south of Norway reduced energy consumption by 17 percent in September and 14 percent in October in comparison to last year.
The figures are corrected for temperature variations between the two years, NVE notes in a statement.
Snow causing traffic disruption
Snow across the south of Norway this morning has seen a number of traffic disruptions and delays reported.
There are long queues heading into Bergen from Åsane on the E39 motorway, broadcaster NRK writes. That is after a tunnel was closed due to two separate collisions.
Queuing is not unique to Bergen, with issues also reported in other areas – it’s wise to check conditions locally before heading out.
Insurance companies advise against summer tyres
In perhaps timely manner, motor insurance companies have released a statement encouraging drivers not to delay in switching from summer to winter tyres.
Motorists are responsible for ensuring their vehicles have the correct tyres, the companies note.
Last winter 13.6 percent of cars repaired for accident damage were still fitted with summer tyres, according to the statement.
Most of the accidents occur after the first snowfalls.
READ ALSO: Why sooner is better than later for switching to winter tyres in Norway
Covid-19 patients say their memory is worse after virus
Three times as many people as in 2020 now say they are experiencing worse memory ability after having Covid-19, according to a Norwegian study at Oslo University Hospital.
In 2020, around 3 percent of Covid-19 patients said their memories were worse after having the coronavirus. Around 10 percent now mention the issue, researchers found.
The results could be a sign that the issue can worsen over time and for each time a person contracts Covid-19. The preliminary figures were reported by P4.
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Less energy use in Norway during autumn
Energy consumption in the autumn just passed was significantly lower compared to 2021, according to data from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
Households in the south of Norway reduced energy consumption by 17 percent in September and 14 percent in October in comparison to last year.
The figures are corrected for temperature variations between the two years, NVE notes in a statement.
Snow causing traffic disruption
Snow across the south of Norway this morning has seen a number of traffic disruptions and delays reported.
There are long queues heading into Bergen from Åsane on the E39 motorway, broadcaster NRK writes. That is after a tunnel was closed due to two separate collisions.
Queuing is not unique to Bergen, with issues also reported in other areas – it’s wise to check conditions locally before heading out.
Insurance companies advise against summer tyres
In perhaps timely manner, motor insurance companies have released a statement encouraging drivers not to delay in switching from summer to winter tyres.
Motorists are responsible for ensuring their vehicles have the correct tyres, the companies note.
Last winter 13.6 percent of cars repaired for accident damage were still fitted with summer tyres, according to the statement.
Most of the accidents occur after the first snowfalls.
READ ALSO: Why sooner is better than later for switching to winter tyres in Norway
Covid-19 patients say their memory is worse after virus
Three times as many people as in 2020 now say they are experiencing worse memory ability after having Covid-19, according to a Norwegian study at Oslo University Hospital.
In 2020, around 3 percent of Covid-19 patients said their memories were worse after having the coronavirus. Around 10 percent now mention the issue, researchers found.
The results could be a sign that the issue can worsen over time and for each time a person contracts Covid-19. The preliminary figures were reported by P4.
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