Sweden backtracks and limits public gatherings to eight people amid a surge in cases

[Mr. Sparkle]

Source: RTE

Sweden has banned gatherings of more than eight people for the first time amid a strong surge in Covid-19 cases.

The limit for gatherings, until now set to between 50 and 300 people depending on the type of event, will be reduced to eight as of 24 November, a measure deemed "necessary" to curb the spread of the virus, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said.

"This is the new norm for the entire society," he told a news conference.

"Don't go to gyms, don't go to libraries, don't host dinners. Cancel."

Sweden has drawn international attention for its response to the pandemic, shunning lockdowns and instead relying on voluntary measures.

Sweden's death rate per capita is several times higher than that of its Nordic neighbours but somewhat lower than some larger European countries such as Spain.

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/1116/1178372-world-covid/

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[exboyfil]

1. But I bet their economy is roaring compared to their neighbors

What it isn't? All those deaths were for nothing.

[IronLionZion]

2. But they saved a bunch of money on retirement benefits

Sweden may not be as liberal as some Americans may believe if they didn't bother to protect their vulnerable during this pandemic. Sure it's young people going out, but many of them would still come in contact with their parents or grandparents or whoever. Lower income families will have several generations living together. This is common for immigrant families.

[underpants]

3. They were the defiant model the rightwing held up as an example

If I remember correctly.

[Kid Berwyn]

4. How's that herd mentality working out?

Good for the economy and all that.

[NCjack]

5. Dr. Scott Atlas, catchup on the Covid-19 news. "Sweden" has tried "herd thinning"

It didn't work. Now look at what they are doing! Sure does look like the advice Dr. Fauci is issuing.