Overly harsh coronavirus lockdown measures risk “fatigue” and a “counter reaction” from people who stop following government advice, said Swedens Deputy Prime Minister Isabella Lövin.
Sweden has adopted a different strategy to most European countries with far less restrictive social distancing measures. Schools, bars, restaurants and shops are open and gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed in the country.
Lövin told the BBCs Andrew Marr Program that the Swedish governments approach recognized that the coronavirus pandemic would be a “marathon not a sprint,” but she said it was “a myth that Sweden has not taken serious steps.”
“I think every country needs to take its own measures according to its traditions and its system of government,” she said. “The real fear if you have too harsh measures is that they cant be sustained over time and you can get a counter reaction and people will not respect the volunRead More – Source
Overly harsh coronavirus lockdown measures risk “fatigue” and a “counter reaction” from people who stop following government advice, said Swedens Deputy Prime Minister Isabella Lövin.
Sweden has adopted a different strategy to most European countries with far less restrictive social distancing measures. Schools, bars, restaurants and shops are open and gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed in the country.
Lövin told the BBCs Andrew Marr Program that the Swedish governments approach recognized that the coronavirus pandemic would be a “marathon not a sprint,” but she said it was “a myth that Sweden has not taken serious steps.”
“I think every country needs to take its own measures according to its traditions and its system of government,” she said. “The real fear if you have too harsh measures is that they cant be sustained over time and you can get a counter reaction and people will not respect the volunRead More – Source
