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Coronavirus November 25, 2020

Little evidence herd immunity stopping coronavirus spread in this country, official says

Herd immunity is not stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus in Sweden, an official in the country said this week. 

Coronavirus November 20, 2020

Swedish health authority not advising coronavirus face masks on public transport: Report

Though there is rising spread of the novel coronavirus, Sweden health officials have repeated their questioning of face masks, per reports.

Coronavirus October 19, 2020

Jury still out on Sweden’s ‘experiment’ on coronavirus pandemic management, experts say

How has the Swedish experiment worked out?

Coronavirus September 9, 2020

Britain could ban large social gatherings until Christmas as Europe sees rise in coronavirus cases

As coronavirus cases rise across Europe, the British government has banned gatherings of more than six people in England in measures that could last through the year.

HEALTH August 25, 2020

Drop in Brazilian coronavirus cases prompts herd immunity questions

An unexpectedly positive turn for Brazilian cities once plagued with the coronavirus pandemic is raising questions once more about herd immunity.

Coronavirus August 21, 2020

Amid coronavirus, Sweden hits worst death toll in 150 years: report

Sweden has tallied a record high in deaths in the first half of 2020 in 150 years, according to multiple reports.

Sweden August 4, 2020

Outcry after 12-year-old girl in Sweden killed in drive-by shooting in suburban gang feud

The Swedish government vowed Tuesday to find the perpetrators of a drive-by shooting that killed a 12-year-old girl in what authorities said appears to be the latest violence from suburban feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory.

Sweden July 28, 2020

Sweden sees coronavirus cases drop, after controversially avoiding lockdowns

While coronavirus cases increase in Europe, Sweden continues a downward trend after a much-debated approach kept large parts of society open.

GRETA THUNBERG July 21, 2020

Greta Thunberg awarded $1.15M Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, will donate to climate groups

Teenage Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was just awarded $1.15 million in prize money for the 2020 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity – and she’s already pledged to give all of it away to environmental groups.

Sweden June 10, 2020

Sweden ends decades-long probe into 1986 assassination of PM Olof Palme

An investigation into the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme that’s spanned for more than 30 years was closed on Wednesday after authorities determined the main suspect has been dead for decades, according to reports.  

OPINION May 12, 2020

Larry Elder: Coronavirus response — Sweden takes this different approach to pandemic

Sweden appears to be achieving "herd immunity" faster than other countries.