Sweden
Sweden sidelines epidemiologist who steered country’s no lockdown experiment as deaths rise
The high-profile epidemiologist who led Sweden's no lock-down strategy in the spring appears to be being sidelined by the government after his…
Surge in coronavirus infections can affect financial stability, Swedish FSA says
The second wave of COVID-19 that has hit Europe will dampen economic recovery and could affect financial stability in the longer term,…
Sweden to allow more distance learning at high schools as COVID cases rise
Sweden’s high schools will be able to conduct more distance learning from next week to help control the pandemic, the government said…
Surge in Covid cases in Sweden dashes immunity hopes
Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter reports that authorities in Sweden are currently investigating 150 cases of a recurrence of coronavirus, although, the paper…
Stockholm rushes to stem nursing home COVID surge with visit ban, quick tests
Stockholm is scrambling to curb COVID-19 infections at its nursing homes, reimposing a ban on visits and piloting rapid-result coronavirus testing of…
Sweden reports highest amount of Covid-19 cases since start of pandemic
Sweden, which has shunned lockdowns throughout the pandemic, registered 4,697 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest number since the start of…
Swedish PM in isolation
Sweden' prime minister, Stefan Lofven, said on Thursday he was self-isolating after he found out that a person close to him had…
Stockholm pauses home COVID-19 testing as system overwhelmed
Stockholm has paused home COVID-19 testing for four days after surging demand left 16,000 people waiting for tests for active infections in…
Swedes abandon cash with pandemic spurring digital shift, survey shows
Swedes have almost abandoned cash as a means of payment with only 9 percent having used notes or coins for their most…
Sweden reports record daily rise in new COVID-19 cases
Sweden, whose light-touch pandemic strategy has gained global attention, registered 1,870 new coronavirus cases on October 23, the highest since the start…
Swedish companies see recovery, but worry of second wave – Riksbank survey
Sweden's economy has picked up faster than expected from the hit from the pandemic, but many companies believe it will be a…
Swedish government to run smaller deficit amid lower pandemic spending
Sweden's government will run a budget deficit of 256 billion crowns ($29.34 billion) this year, the Debt Office said on Wednesday, smaller…