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Coronavirus in Sweden: 'It's a myth that life is going on as normal,' says Swedish government
[Euronews] - Sweden's government has defended its strategy in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.The country has recorded a drastic increase in the number of coronavirus-related deaths during the last month, which sparked concerns about its social distancing measures. Unlike some of its Scandinavian neighbours - like Denmark and Norway - Sweden kept primary and secondary schools open, as well as most businesses, including cafes and restaurants. Per capita deaths: USA = 1.19*10-5, Denmark = 5.96*10-5, Finland = 1.63*10-5, Norway = 3.05*10-5, Sweden = 1.47*10-4 The ratio of recovered to dead: USA = 0.57, Sweden = 0.36 ...So far, Sweden has banned gatherings larger than 50 people, closed high-schools and universities, and urged those over 70, or otherwise at greater risk from the virus, to self-isolate. Sweden's foreign minister, Ann Linde, who spoke alongside Carlson at Friday's briefing in Stockholm, said the idea that life goes on as normal in Sweden is "a myth". "Many people stay at home and have stopped travelling. Many businesses are collapsing. Unemployment is expected to rise dramatically," Linde said. Quarantine --> economic damages, No quarantine --> bigger economic damages? Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2020-04-19 |
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