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Trump criticizes Sweden's no-lockdown stance after WHO praise, claims US made ‘correct decision’

April 30, 2020

Trump criticizes Sweden's no-lockdown stance after WHO praise, claims US made ‘correct decision’

President Trump on Thursday took aim at Sweden’s decision to not order lockdowns in response to the coronavirus epidemic, claiming the U.S. made “the correct decision” after the World Health Organization praised the Scandinavian country’s more moderate approach.

Swedish city to dump metric ton of chicken manure in park to discourage festival gathering

April 30, 2020

Swedish city to dump metric ton of chicken manure in park to discourage festival gathering

A city in Sweden plans on spreading 2,000 pounds of chicken manure to deter festival crowds descending on the area Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

WHO: Sweden, which avoided mass coronavirus lockdowns, should be 'model' for the world

April 29, 2020

WHO: Sweden, which avoided mass coronavirus lockdowns, should be 'model' for the world

A top official from The World Health Organization (WHO) praised Sweden on Wednesday as a "model" for the rest of the world, in fighting the novel coronavirus.

California urgent care doctor questions stay-at-home orders: 'You can get to herd immunity without a vaccine'

April 28, 2020

California urgent care doctor questions stay-at-home orders: 'You can get to herd immunity without a vaccine'

Dr. Dan Erickson and Dr. Artin Massihi, co-owners of Accelerated Urgent Care in Bakersfield, Calif., joined "The Ingraham Angle" Monday to discuss a series of videos questioning whether California's stay-at-home order is necessary.

Sweden cracks down on overcrowded bars as coronavirus cases rise

April 27, 2020

Sweden cracks down on overcrowded bars as coronavirus cases rise

Sweden began cracking down on overcrowded bars Sunday in a marked departure from its lax approach to the coronavirus that had garnered international criticism.

Sweden sees jump in coronavirus deaths with less restrictive guidelines under scrutiny

April 19, 2020

Sweden sees jump in coronavirus deaths with less restrictive guidelines under scrutiny

Sweden, with a population of 10 million, may be paying a heavy price for embracing the idea of herd immunity — that is, letting many individuals get sick to build up immunity in the population. The Nordic country had reported 1,540 deaths tied to the coronavirus pandemic, an increase of 29 from Saturday.

Princess Sofia of Sweden volunteers at hospital amid coronavirus outbreak

April 17, 2020

Princess Sofia of Sweden volunteers at hospital amid coronavirus outbreak

Princess Sofia of Sweden started volunteering this week at a Stockholm hospital where she is the honorary chair amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sweden remains open as other countries lock down over coronavirus

March 29, 2020

Sweden remains open as other countries lock down over coronavirus

While other countries take extreme measures, Sweden has adopted a more relaxed policy towards a pandemic.

Sweden takes softer approach on coronavirus lockdown than European neighbors

March 24, 2020

Sweden takes softer approach on coronavirus lockdown than European neighbors

As much of the western world has shut down amid the coronavirus outbreak, Sweden has taken a noticeably softer approach than its European neighbors who have closed schools, restaurants, and non-essential services, according to a report.

Mysterious death of Swedish woman in Scotland classified as 'secret' by Sweden: report

March 5, 2020

Mysterious death of Swedish woman in Scotland classified as 'secret' by Sweden: report

The mysterious 2005 death of a Swedish woman in Scotland took an unexpected turn it has reportedly been classified as a “secret” by the Sweden government.