Sweden's COVID Approach

Comments repeatedly reference Sweden's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, often as an example of lighter restrictions, comparisons to other countries like the US, and debates on its effectiveness or outcomes.

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Sample Comments

eru Nov 28, 2009 View on HN

You may want to have a look at the Swedish sitiuation.

Jommi Sep 5, 2020 View on HN

What do you mean by the Sweden mention here?

cerved Dec 30, 2020 View on HN

I believe it's fine in Sweden

laumars Nov 6, 2021 View on HN

This isn’t the US though. It’s Sweden.

parboman Nov 12, 2009 View on HN

this is already done in Sweden.

irrational Oct 17, 2023 View on HN

I thought Sweden did the same thing?

lr4444lr Sep 12, 2018 View on HN

Sweden seems to do okay without them.

brutusborn Oct 2, 2023 View on HN

How was Sweden more restrictive than it’s neighbours?

r_smart Sep 25, 2018 View on HN

Well, if it's good enough for Sweden, I don't see why not.

duttish Jan 2, 2026 View on HN

It's not unheard of here in Sweden, not common but I know a couple of people here and there.