Open Sweden vs. Closed Nordic Countries
As you may have heard, Sweden is proceeding without major shut-downs and shelter-in-place rules, unlike most other countries, including the other Nordic countries.
Sweden is paying a price. Here are the stats for the four neighboring Nordic countries
Sweden (pop. 10.1 M)
Cases per M: 1,463
Deaths per M: 156
Denmark (pop. 5.8 M)
Cases per M: 1,297
Deaths per M: 63
Norway (Pop. 5.4 M)
Cases per M: 1,314
Deaths per M: 32
Finland (Pop. 5.5 M)
Cases per M: 698
Deaths per M: 18
Sweden is experiencing about 100 more deaths per million than its neighboring countries, who have imposed restrictions on travel and business. That's about 1,000 more deaths, given its population of 10.1 million.
Sage Grouse
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