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Coronavirus: Sweden’s chief health official ‘admits to flaws’ in relaxed pandemic response

Leading epidemiologist says too many Swedes have died following decision not to lock down

by The Week Staff

3 Jun 2020

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The Nordic country currently has world’s highest mortality rate per capita

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