Stockholm, ep. The streets of Stockholm are quiet, but not deserted. People still sit in cafes in the center of Sweden’s capital. Sellers still sell flowers. Teens interact in groups in parks. Some still embrace each other and shake hands. Despite the Corona virus epidemic in the Scandinavian winter not long afterward, the Swedes are no longer living in homes, while citizens in many parts of the world are taking shelter elsewhere. They are also not getting shops open except on some occasions.
Officials advise people to create social distance
Swedish authorities have advised the public to maintain social distance and work from home if possible. Self-isolation has been suggested to people over 70 years of age as a precaution. Yet the government here allows more personal freedom than the lockdown imposed elsewhere in the world.
Sweden’s former epidemiologist and now head of the Swedish Health Agency Johann Giesek said that Sweden has a different situation from other European countries and I think it’s good.
Stockholm, ep. The streets of Stockholm are quiet, but not deserted. People still sit in cafes in the center of Sweden’s capital. Sellers still sell flowers. Teens interact in groups in parks. Some still embrace each other and shake hands. Despite the Corona virus epidemic in the Scandinavian winter not long afterward, the Swedes are no longer living in homes, while citizens in many parts of the world are taking shelter elsewhere. They are also not getting shops open except on some occasions.
Officials advise people to create social distance
Swedish authorities have advised the public to maintain social distance and work from home if possible. Self-isolation has been suggested to people over 70 years of age as a precaution. Yet the government here allows more personal freedom than the lockdown imposed elsewhere in the world.
Sweden differs from other European countries
Bar standing is banned in Sweden, but restaurant customers can be served food at the table instead of going to the table. High schools and universities are closed, but classes continue in pre-school and elementary schools. Johan Gisek, the country’s former epidemiologist and now head of the Swedish Health Agency, said Sweden has a different situation from other European countries and I think it’s good. Other European countries have made a political decision to impose unintentional sanctions.
Unions banning more than 50 people
However, it is unclear how long Sweden will continue on a different route from European countries. Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has warned of a difficult time ahead. On Friday, he banned the unification of more than 50 people. Earlier this limit was 500. The government believed that the wedding, funeral and Easter celebrations would be affected.
