Yep, those factors probably explain a good part of why the Swedish authorities have decided on these policies and recommendations.
Our State Epidemiologist, Anders Tegnell, has been pretty explicit in stating that these policies are not “one size fits all”, other countries will need to set their own policies in accordance with their situation and conditions.
PS. IMHO, the homogeneity of the Swedish society is sometimes a bit overstated. Believe or not but there is still some room left for having your own opinions and lifestyle here ;-) And our society is probably less conformist now than during the postwar/cold war era.
And the benefits of others taking action: you'd already get your imported cases conveniently stopped without lifting a finger yourself when everybody else does the dirty job of closing borders. Not a big difference once there is domestic spread, but every bit helps. (Sweden did implement the EU travel restrictions, but apparently that does not stop the "decisive inaction" narrative)
cpach|6 years ago
Our State Epidemiologist, Anders Tegnell, has been pretty explicit in stating that these policies are not “one size fits all”, other countries will need to set their own policies in accordance with their situation and conditions.
PS. IMHO, the homogeneity of the Swedish society is sometimes a bit overstated. Believe or not but there is still some room left for having your own opinions and lifestyle here ;-) And our society is probably less conformist now than during the postwar/cold war era.
[Edited to add PS and fix spelling error.]
JoachimS|6 years ago
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cc81|6 years ago