Is Sweden going to quarantine the COVID-19 pandemic?

Anders Tegnel, epidemiologist SwedenThe non-quarantine tactics were chosen to preserve the mental and physical health of the population.

Prime Minister Stefan Löfven hopes for the responsibility of every citizen, and the absence of restrictions will support economic stability.

Experts believe that the situation in Sweden will not be dangerous, as in Italy, due to the low population density and remoteness from the main European foci of infection.

However, the Kingdom has a record for Scandinavian mortality from COVID-19 - 146 people. Neighboring Norway has 39 and Denmark has 90.

Limiting mass gatherings from 500 to 50 was the only measure taken by the Swedish government against the epidemic.

According to the Worldometer, as of April 1, there were 4,435 cases of coronavirus infection in Sweden, 180 people died, 16 were cured.

Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of St Petersburg University Natalia Eremina believes that Sweden stands out in the European Union: First, this country is guided by the needs of society in both economic and social policy. There seems to have been some compromise.”

When making decisions, the government proceeded from the fact that they have a well-functioning social system, good healthcare, and a safety cushion.

“Swedish businesses have taken negatively even minimal restrictions. They pay up to 70 percent of taxes – if you take radical measures, you will have to change the tax policy, rebuild the whole system. This would completely undermine the concept of Swedish social welfare of which they are so proud.”

Swedes are less collectivized than southern Europeans and are responsible for public welfare: “... they will stick to the last resort, rely on testing at-risk groups and informing the public.”

Source: iz, ria