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Horrible for SWEDEN 
& #COVID19: Sweden, which has stood out among EU countries for its low-key lax approach to fighting the pandemic, has recorded its highest tally of deaths in the first half of 2020 for 150 years. Swedish epidemiologists upset too 
. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/19/sweden-records-highest-death-tally-in-150-years-in-first-half-of-2020
& #COVID19: Sweden, which has stood out among EU countries for its low-key lax approach to fighting the pandemic, has recorded its highest tally of deaths in the first half of 2020 for 150 years. Swedish epidemiologists upset too . https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/19/sweden-records-highest-death-tally-in-150-years-in-first-half-of-2020
2) “Covid-19 claimed about 4,500 lives in the period to the end of June – a number that has now risen to 5,800 – a much higher percentage of the population than in other Nordic nations.
In total, 51,405 Swedes died in the six-month period.”
In total, 51,405 Swedes died in the six-month period.”
3) “Covid-19 meant that deaths were about 10% higher than the average for the period over the last five years, the office said on Wednesday. In April the number of deaths was almost 40% higher than average due to a surge in Covid-related fatalities.”
4) “Sweden has taken a different approach to most EU countries in dealing with the pandemic, relying on voluntary measures focused on social distancing and opting against a strict lockdown.
As results Swedes rapidly losing trust in strategy, poll finds. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/26/swedes-rapidly-losing-trust-in-covid-19-strategy-poll-finds
As results Swedes rapidly losing trust in strategy, poll finds. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/26/swedes-rapidly-losing-trust-in-covid-19-strategy-poll-finds
5) Such is why 25 top Swedish scientists begged the world: “don’t do what we did” in July!! https://twitter.com/drericding/status/1285932043663224834
6) Furthermore, more Swedish experts came out decrying the “herd immunity” (without vaccine) strategy. And the Swedish economy is no better than its Nordic peers who have control the virus more. https://twitter.com/drericding/status/1294305813650079744
7) key excerpt from Swedish scientist protest letter:
“The Swedish approach to COVID has led to death, grief and suffering. The only example we're setting is how not to deal with a deadly infectious disease” #COVID19 https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5472100002?__twitter_impression=true
“The Swedish
approach to COVID has led to death, grief and suffering. The only example we're setting is how not to deal with a deadly infectious disease” #COVID19 https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5472100002?__twitter_impression=true
