The Swedish Model

[k979aaa]

The Swedes don't have a problem with anti-maskers and covidiots.
We do.
You can only work with what you have and the Swedish psychology was to embrace voluntary social distancing and sensible behaviour. The had a voluntary lockdown but kept the bars and restaurants open.
Our psychology the minute the pubs and restaurants reopened was pretty clear to see.
As far as protecting the economy is concerned Sweden's GDP fell by 8.6% against an EU average of 11.9% but that's still higher than the Czech Republic or Lithuania who both had strict lockdowns and when you think about it Sweden's GDP fall should be lower than France, Spain, Italy and the UK because Sweden isn't exactly a huge tourism destination.
Despite its different path Sweden's immunity levels are no higher than ours so it's not as if they have achieved anything other than shown that the Swedish people are a bit smarter than us and don't need to be told to follow health advice.

I think of all the countries Germany is the model we should be following, got the balance about right there overall.

Or look further afield and follow New Zealand's model.

The Guardian (Oct. 8, 2020) ~ New Zealand's Covid-19 Response the Best in the World, Say Global Business Leaders
New York Times (Oct. 7, 2020) ~ New Zealand Stamps Out the Virus. For a Second Time

Well New Zealand will not allow anyone in or out it will not happen over here as for Germany it is their test and trace is far better because they do not have Dido Harding running it!

[SpacePhoenix]

I believe that there's been a few confirmed cases of re-infection, and AFAIK in each case the second infection has been a different strain/mutation so it looks like herd immunity only lasts as long as there are no new strains/mutations of the virus

[k979aaa]

If that is the case we are all doomed and should take out life insurance policy's before they all go through the roof.

[arsenalbob]

I’m reporting this post to the trade description act. I was expecting to see a Scandinavian glamour girl

[k979aaa]

I’m reporting this post to the trade description act. I was expecting to see a Scandinavian glamour girl

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