the highest in the world
People in Stockholm on April 8. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki
"At least 45 countries issued lockdowns to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in March and April.
Sweden was not one of them.
Instead, the "Swedish model" encourages residents
to voluntarily maintain social distance and
allows businesses, restaurants, bars, and schools to remain open.
Data suggests the country may be paying a worrisome price, though:
Sweden has a higher number of deaths per capita than many other countries with large outbreaks......."