Sweden gained global attention for taking a more relaxed approach to fighting the spread of the novel coronavirus. Its bars, restaurants, and gyms remained open in order to keep life as normal as possible. However, its death rate has been…
Rev. Franklin Graham claims the COVID-19 infection rate in Sweden, which has no forced shutdown, is lower than in Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. On the numbers alone, he has a point. This doesn’t tell the whole story though,…
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The key to #Sweden’s decision to buck the trend in Europe and completely forego confinement has been high confidence in public health authorities, Aftonbladet reporter Johanna Fränden tells The #WorldThisWeek. But what a high cost for the elderly as #Covid_19…
As many countries around the world lock down to deal with COVID-19, Sweden has not taken lockdown measures. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees remain open, as do primary schools and daycares. To read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC News…
As other countries around the world go into lockdown, Sweden is taking a radically different approach to the coronavirus outbreak. The elderly and vulnerable have been advised to stay indoors, but there are still plenty of people on the streets…