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Is Sweden’s ‘experimental’ coronavirus plan working?

Thousands of Swedish doctors and scientists call on government to change tack

by The Week Staff

7 Apr 2020

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Swedes among blooming cherry trees in Kungstradgarden park in Stockholm this week

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