Link: https://www.npr.org/2020/04/09/831325721/why-sweden-isnt-locking-down
The majority of countries across the globe are enforcing mandatory lockdowns, but not Sweden. All businesses are remaining open, including schools, night clubs and gyms. Sweden’s head epidemiologist states that this approach is more sustainable and less disruptive to peoples’ lives.
Original Air Date: April 9, 2020
Length: 9 minutes 57 seconds
Discussion Prompt: Do you agree or disagree with Sweden’s approach to this pandemic? Why or why not?
Note: Sweden’s chief epidemiologist has since admitted this policy resulted in “too many deaths“
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