Sweden, which did not impose a lockdown during the first wave of Covid-19 this spring, is now banning gatherings of more than 8 people and the country’s prime minister is telling people, “Don’t go to gyms, don’t go to libraries, don’t host dinners. Cancel”:
Sweden has banned gatherings of more than 8 people as a second wave of coronavirus continues to grow. "Don't go to gyms, don't go to libraries, don't host dinners. Cancel," Swedish Prime Minister Lofven said. https://t.co/szpGswWwwF pic.twitter.com/GxohtcXUVs
— Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD) November 17, 2020
They’re hoping that restrictions now will save Christmas and New Year’s Eve:
Swedish Interior Minister Mikael Damberg said the new limit on gatherings – far lower the 50 allowed during the spring outbreak – would be in place for four weeks but could be extended to run over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
— Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD) November 17, 2020
In other words, “Sweden abandons the Swedish model”?
Sweden abandons the Swedish model. https://t.co/IbFRyE3s2r
— Jeremy PLEASE WEAR MASKS! Konyndyk (@JeremyKonyndyk) November 17, 2020
The prime minister also warned, “it’s going to get worse”:
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BREAKING—Sweden ?? imposing further bans on public events. Prime Minister: "It's going to get worse. I'll say it again. It's going to get worse. Take responsibility to stop the spread of infection. Don't have dinners. Don't have parties. Cancel.” #COVID19 https://t.co/10hxAOd3cp
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) November 16, 2020
And that “this is the new norm”:
Sweden, having refused to lock down, is now bringing in tougher COVID-19 restrictions as cases and deaths soar. 'This is the new norm,' the prime minister said. https://t.co/MukASg5fuT
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) November 17, 2020
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