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Sweden didn’t lock down, but economy to plunge anyway

Sweden, a country of 10.3 million, has reported more than 4,600 Covid-19 deaths. – EPA pic, June 7, 2020.

UNLIKE most countries, Sweden never locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, largely keeping businesses operating, but the economy appears to be taking a hard hit nonetheless. Under the Scandinavian country’s controversial approach to the virus, cafes, bars, restaurants and most businesses remained open, as did schools for under-16s, with people urged to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines.

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