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 allowing its government to introduce strict coronavirus restrictions, bringing its approach more into line with the rest of Europe. The country’s prime minister Stefan Lofven told public broadcaster SVT that the new law, originally planned for March before a spike in cases put extra pressure on hospitals, would be used imminently. Speaking about the bill during the debate, health minister Lena Hallengren said: “This is first and foremost about measures to hinder the spread of the virus, but without imposing unnecessary limits on things that can be done without risking infection.” Opposition politicians, however, criticised the government for being slow to introduce the legislation, which broadens its ability to cope with a second wave of cases.

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Sweden set to send criminals abroad as prisons overflow
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sweden set to send criminals abroad as prisons overflow

The Independent  

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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 'correct' to avoid full Covid-19 lockdown, report claims
3 years, 1 month ago

Sweden 'correct' to avoid full Covid-19 lockdown, report claims

Daily Mail  

Sweden made the correct decision by avoiding a full Covid-19 lockdown and relying on their population's common sense, a commission into the handling of the virus has claimed. Swedish experts said repeated lockdowns in other European countries were neither 'necessary' nor 'defensible'. Sweden has completed a study into the nation's handling of the Coronavirus pandemic The authors praised the decision …

As cases spike, Denmark lifts all Covid restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

As cases spike, Denmark lifts all Covid restrictions

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. Despite a failed attempt at lifting all its restrictions …

COVID: Denmark ends most virus restrictions, as Sweden extends them
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID: Denmark ends most virus restrictions, as Sweden extends them

India TV News  

Highlights Denmark’s govt said it'll scrap most pandemic restrictions next week Danish PM Frederiksen said that as of Feb 1 Danes will enjoy free access to restaurants, cafes etc. Face masks use will cease to be mandatory in Denmark Denmark’s government said on Wednesday it will scrap most pandemic restrictions next week, even as neighboring Sweden extended its own measures …

Norway caps indoor gatherings to ward off coronavirus
3 years, 3 months ago

Norway caps indoor gatherings to ward off coronavirus

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Norwegian government is introducing a 10-person limit for gatherings at private homes to counter an uptick in COVID-19 cases, although the number will be increased to 20 on Christmas and New Year’s eves. In addition, the government said late Tuesday it was advising people in Norway to work from home when possible and reintroducing a social …

Rowdy celebrations across Norway with end of Covid measures
3 years, 6 months ago

Rowdy celebrations across Norway with end of Covid measures

The Independent  

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Finnish government declares state of emergency over Covid infections spike
4 years ago

Finnish government declares state of emergency over Covid infections spike

The Independent  

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Swedish leader defends trip that defied his own virus advice
4 years, 2 months ago

Swedish leader defends trip that defied his own virus advice

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Friday defended his visit to a mall to buy a Christmas present for his wife — in breach of his own repeated appeals for the public to shun shopping centers to avoid spreading COVID-19. Lofven, whose mall trip didn’t actually break any law, was the latest Swedish official to ignore the …

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 …

December 18, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 3 months ago

December 18, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Sweden’s King has condemned the country’s government response to the Covid-19 pandemic on a day when new cases hit a record number. It’s something we all share the suffering from,” King Carl XVI Gustaf said in a Christmas interview with Swedish broadcaster SVT. High deaths in care homes: An independent report by a special commission this week attributed the high …

December 18, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 3 months ago

December 18, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Sweden’s King has condemned the country’s government response to the Covid-19 pandemic on a day when new cases hit a record number. It’s something we all share the suffering from,” King Carl XVI Gustaf said in a Christmas interview with Swedish broadcaster SVT. High deaths in care homes: An independent report by a special commission this week attributed the high …

Covid: No-lockdown Sweden to shut secondary schools for a month to combat second wave
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid: No-lockdown Sweden to shut secondary schools for a month to combat second wave

The Independent  

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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 sharply limits gatherings as second COVID-19 wave swells
4 years, 4 months ago

Sweden sharply limits gatherings as second COVID-19 wave swells

Al Jazeera  

The country that gained attention for an unorthodox response to the pandemic downsizes public gatherings to eight people from the previous upper limit of 300. The Swedish government has moved to sharply reduce the size of public gatherings, as it sought to come to grips with a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic that has seen record daily numbers of …

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, 4 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 …

The Latest: Sweden to increase attendance at sporting events
4 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: Sweden to increase attendance at sporting events

The Independent  

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Stockholm faces local restrictions after 'worrying signs' of rising infections
4 years, 6 months ago

Stockholm faces local restrictions after 'worrying signs' of rising infections

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: UK not trying to take 'Swedish approach', Raab says
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: UK not trying to take 'Swedish approach', Raab says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One leading scientist at the University of Oxford said the latest restrictions suggested “a move …

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: Sweden admits it would have done more to lock down ‘if we knew what we know today’
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Sweden admits it would have done more to lock down ‘if we knew what we know today’

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

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, 10 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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