Conservatives tout Sweden's hands-off pandemic approach that caused thousands of avoidable deaths
4 years, 10 months ago

Conservatives tout Sweden's hands-off pandemic approach that caused thousands of avoidable deaths

Salon  

Many conservatives are praising Sweden for its decision to not issue stay-at-home orders or close down businesses like cafes and restaurants. Yet the public health data suggests that Sweden's hands-off approach to fighting the pandemic has been dangerous. Last month, more than 2,000 scientists and experts across Sweden signed a pair of open letters that urged tougher measures and compulsory safety policies, with one of them telling Business Insider that she believes Sweden's current public health policies are immoral. The jump is much greater than in countries near Sweden and comparable to that of the United States, which does not have Sweden's advantages in terms of its health care system. "It's not a very flattering comparison for Sweden, which has such a great public health system," Andrew Noymer, a demographer at the University of California at Irvine, told the Times.

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Column: Did Sweden beat the pandemic by refusing to lock down? No, its record is disastrous
2 years, 11 months ago

Column: Did Sweden beat the pandemic by refusing to lock down? No, its record is disastrous

LA Times  

Throughout much of the pandemic, Sweden has stood out for its ostensibly successful effort to beat COVID-19 while avoiding the harsh lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed on residents of other developed nations. The government’s goal appeared geared to produce herd immunity — a level of infection that would create a natural barrier to the pandemic’s spread without inconveniencing middle- …

Sweden ‘had lower death spike in 2020 than most European countries but fared worse than neighbours’
4 years ago

Sweden ‘had lower death spike in 2020 than most European countries but fared worse than neighbours’

The Independent  

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Sweden ditches controversial Covid approach and grants government power to impose strict measures
4 years, 2 months ago

Sweden ditches controversial Covid approach and grants government power to impose strict measures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sweden has passed new legislation …

Sweden bumps up COVID-19 measures, but stops short of lockdown as cases soar
4 years, 3 months ago

Sweden bumps up COVID-19 measures, but stops short of lockdown as cases soar

ABC  

Sweden has introduced its toughest measures yet in the face of soaring COVID-19 infections, including a recommendation to wear masks at peak hours on public transport. Key points: High schools and non-essential public workplaces, such as municipality gyms, pools and libraries, will close until January 24 High schools and non-essential public workplaces, such as municipality gyms, pools and libraries, will …

Sweden adds further restrictions on outdoor gatherings as coronavirus cases hit record highs
4 years, 4 months ago

Sweden adds further restrictions on outdoor gatherings as coronavirus cases hit record highs

ABC  

The Swedish Government has announced new restrictions on the size of public gatherings as the country seeks to come to grips with a second wave of the pandemic that has seen record daily numbers of new cases and growing pressure on hospitals. Key points: The new restrictions come into force on November 24 and will last for at least four …

Sweden maintains controversial COVID-19 strategy despite surge in coronavirus cases
4 years, 4 months ago

Sweden maintains controversial COVID-19 strategy despite surge in coronavirus cases

ABC  

Sweden remains steadfast in its strategy of voluntary measures and no lockdowns, as the country battles a growing second wave of a disease that has now killed more than 6,000 Swedes. Key points: Sweden has kept schools, restaurants and other businesses open throughout the pandemic Sweden has kept schools, restaurants and other businesses open throughout the pandemic It has focused …

Swedish PM self-isolates as nation sees rising virus cases
4 years, 4 months ago

Swedish PM self-isolates as nation sees rising virus cases

The Independent  

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Sweden hits highest daily COVID-19 spread as chief epidemiologist says herd immunity not 'ethically justifiable'
4 years, 5 months ago

Sweden hits highest daily COVID-19 spread as chief epidemiologist says herd immunity not 'ethically justifiable'

ABC  

Sweden, which has shunned lockdowns throughout the pandemic, has registered 2,820 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began. Key points: Sweden's death rate per capita is several times higher than its Nordic neighbours Sweden's death rate per capita is several times higher than its Nordic neighbours It has reported record numbers of new …

Coronavirus: Scientists urge UK not to follow Sweden’s approach to pandemic
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Scientists urge UK not to follow Sweden’s approach to pandemic

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Sweden's death rate falling faster than the UK's
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Sweden's death rate falling faster than the UK's

Daily Mail  

Sweden's coronavirus death rate is now falling faster than the UK's even though the country avoided having a lockdown. But the country's death rate has fallen by 2.51 deaths per million since June 9, when it was the highest in Europe at 4.12. In the same time period the UK's death rate fell by just 1.88 deaths per million, with …

Sweden starts to debate its coronavirus public health experiment
4 years, 9 months ago

Sweden starts to debate its coronavirus public health experiment

LA Times  

The two sides of Sweden’s against-the-grain coronavirus strategy are visible from a small square in northeastern Gothenburg. There are not so many people because of corona.” ‘We have failed the elderly’ Like most countries with high per-capita death rates, Sweden has suffered a large number of deaths in care homes — in its case about half of total deaths. You …

Coronavirus tracked: Charting Sweden’s disastrous no-lockdown strategy
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus tracked: Charting Sweden’s disastrous no-lockdown strategy

The Independent  

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Did Sweden get its no-lockdown policy wrong?
4 years, 10 months ago

Did Sweden get its no-lockdown policy wrong?

India Today  

The country with the most unusual Covid-19 strategy has undoubtedly been Sweden. Sweden's population is lower than that of Mumbai, but it has over 10,000 more cases and over four times as many deaths. With almost 4,000 deaths, Sweden has the sixth highest per capita death rate from Covid-19 in the world - 384 per million. But over the last …

Coronavirus: Why Sweden refused to be locked down
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Why Sweden refused to be locked down

LA Times  

Why is everybody talking about Sweden? As the entire world struggles to manage the spread of the novel coronavirus, Sweden’s response to the pandemic has been singled out as “radical,” “lax” and “controversial” because Sweden has not imposed a broad general lockdown, an approach taken by many other countries. Sweden is known as a country with a strong welfare model, …

Sweden says its coronavirus approach has worked. The numbers suggest a different story
4 years, 11 months ago

Sweden says its coronavirus approach has worked. The numbers suggest a different story

CNN  

CNN — Sweden has been an outlier during the coronavirus outbreak. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images The Swedish approach On March 28, a petition signed by 2,000 Swedish researchers, including Carl-Henrik Heldin, chairman of the Nobel Foundation, called for the nation’s government to “immediately take steps to comply with the World Health Organization’s recommendations.” The scientists added: “The measures should aim to …

As virus deaths rise, Sweden sticks to ‘low-scale’ lockdown
4 years, 11 months ago

As virus deaths rise, Sweden sticks to ‘low-scale’ lockdown

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Crowds swarm Stockholm’s waterfront, with some people sipping cocktails in the sun. As countries across Europe have restricted the movement of their citizens, Sweden stands out for what Tegnell calls a “low-scale” approach that “is much more sustainable” over a longer period. It’s a way of doing it.” But Swedish Health Minister Lena Hallengren recently told The Associated …

Sweden sticks to ‘low-scale’ lockdown despite rise in coronavirus deaths
4 years, 11 months ago

Sweden sticks to ‘low-scale’ lockdown despite rise in coronavirus deaths

LA Times  

People chat and drink outside a bar in Stockholm. As countries across Europe have restricted the movement of their citizens, Sweden stands out for what Tegnell calls a “low-scale” approach that “is much more sustainable” over a longer period. In the U.S., President Trump has suggested that Sweden’s rising number of COVID-19 deaths indicates that the country is paying a …

Sweden challenges Trump and scientific mainstream by refusing coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 11 months ago

Sweden challenges Trump and scientific mainstream by refusing coronavirus lockdown

CNN  

CNN — Much of Europe is still on coronavirus lockdown, with severe restrictions on movement and penalties for those who transgress. Foreign Minister Ann Linde told Swedish TV on Wednesday that Trump was “factually wrong” to suggest that Sweden was following the “herd immunity” theory – of letting enough people catch the virus while protecting the vulnerable, meaning a country’s …

Sweden is adopting a 'flexible' coronavirus response and betting on 'social obedience'
4 years, 11 months ago

Sweden is adopting a 'flexible' coronavirus response and betting on 'social obedience'

ABC  

Jens Magnusson can continue with his daily life relatively undisturbed. While the Government has taken some measures, such as limiting social gatherings to 50 people and closing high schools and universities, experts say it is betting on Sweden's "social obedience". Because Sweden's Government has taken a vastly different, more flexible approach than many Western countries, including its Scandinavian neighbours, he …

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