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Will vaccines sound the death knell for Sweden’s Covid experiment?
Speed Read Herd immunity will require fewer sacrifices if it can be achieved with an effective vaccination programme
By Holden Frith, The Week UK Published
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Coronavirus: how anti-lockdown Sweden is preparing for second wave
Speed Read Deputy state epidemiologist credits consistency and a light touch for preventing fresh spike in infections in the Nordic nation
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated
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Allow ‘controlled spread’ of coronavirus among under-60s, Swedish expert to tell Ireland
Speed Read Nordic nation’s ex-chief epidemiologist to warn against holding out for Covid vaccine
By Joe Evans Published
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Sweden claims ‘vindication’ over anti-lockdown policy as Covid cases hit new low
Speed Read Rate of positive tests has fallen from 19% at peak of pandemic to just 1.3%
By Aaron Drapkin Last updated
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Copy Sweden’s coronavirus response, says WHO special envoy
Speed Read Expert calls for controversial Swedish response to Covid-19 to be adopted elsewhere - including New Zealand
By Holden Frith, The Week UK Last updated
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Swedish government splits from doctors and scientists over herd immunity
Speed Read Government figures based on a ‘completely unproven assumption’, experts claim
By Joe Evans Published
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Russia denies radiation increase is linked to its nuclear plants
In Depth Authorities insists no leakages or faults detected following rise in radioactivity levels across northern Europe
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Swedes turn on government over relaxed coronavirus response
Speed Read Opposition leaders abandon show of unity as public opinion swings
By The Week Staff Published
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Coronavirus: Sweden’s chief health official ‘admits to flaws’ in relaxed pandemic response
Speed Read Leading epidemiologist says too many Swedes have died following decision not to lock down
By The Week Staff Published
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Norway health chief claims coronavirus could have been controlled without lockdown
Speed Read Top official urges government to avoid heavy-handed measures if second wave of Covid-19 hits
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Swedo-science: has Sweden’s coronavirus experiment failed?
In Depth The Nordic country currently has world’s highest mortality rate per capita
By James Ashford Last updated
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Instant Opinion: If Sweden succeeds, ‘lockdowns will all have been for nothing’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 27 April
By The Week Staff Published
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Instant Opinion: Earth Day 50 years on
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 22 April
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Chill out on holiday at these three ice hotels
Speed Read Ice hotels are some of the coolest places to spend the winter
By The Week Staff Last updated
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