On Friday 20 August, Swedish King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited Kalmar County to speak with various public bodies, companies, organizations and individuals who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In the morning, the Royal Couple visited Solhem's special accommodation in Mönsterås. After lunch, they attended a meeting about high schools and higher education at Nova in Oskarshamn. Then, the King and Queen attended a meeting with IK Oskarshamn, an ice hockey club from Oskarshamn, and a meeting about entrepreneurship in Arena Oskarshamn.