Category: Sweden

Political situation in Sweden: Corona, migration, fascism and anti-fascism

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Political situation in Sweden: Corona, migration, fascism and anti-fascism (YouTube)

In comparison to other countries, there was never a lockdown in Sweden, but rather recommendations to follow. While many of us started working from home, we could still have a social life. For example, when going to the pub, we could go out and have fun with friends, but according to restrictions, you’d have to keep 1.5 meter away from other companies.

Sweden’s chief epidemiologist: ‘We are happy with our strategy’ on Covid-19

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Sweden’s chief epidemiologist: ‘We are happy with our strategy’ on Covid-19

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Swedish chief epidemiologist Dr. Anders Tegnell, the man in charge of Sweden’s strategy to fight Covid-19, defends his country’s specific approach.

While the vast majority of countries around the world imposed strict lockdowns on their citizens and often made face masks compulsory in enclosed public spaces, Sweden refused to lock down its population and instead chose to rely on its citizens’ sense of responsibility and civic duty.

Today, with low mortality and a falling number of Covid-19 cases, Dr. Anders Tegnell, the architect of this strategy, hails the policy and says he has “some confidence” for the future.

James ANDRE, 11/09/2020.