[SmokingJoe]

Sweden did NOT go on virtual lockdown.
Offices were open.
Restaurants were open.
Hair dressers were open
Barbers were open.
Schools were open.
When is the last time New York or Michigan had any of that?
What “virtual lockdown” you talking about?

[nbenyo]

There is zero evidence that the economic damage in Sweden is significantly less than the rest of Europe.

[Cronos]

"However it hasn’t been a free-for-all. The Swedish government did implement some restrictions, such as a ban on gatherings of over 50 people and social-distancing rules in gyms, restaurants and bars, which like nurseries and schools for children under 16, have remained open. The majority of the Swedish population, who were asked to practice social distancing on a mostly voluntary basis, approve of the approach, with polls indicating that two-thirds believe the government has done a good job. "

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