Analysis of death tolls in 13 countries and regions hit by coronavirus has revealed tens of thousands of unexplained deaths that could be linked to the pandemic but are not being counted in official totals. Data reveals that some 88,000 more people died in the locations studied between March and April this year than in … Read more
Sweden recorded 172 new coronavirus deaths and 682 new cases today on one of its bleakest days since the crisis began. The 172 new deaths are the second-largest jump on record, behind only yesterday’s figure of 185 which came after a weekend backlog. It takes the death toll in Sweden – which has not imposed … Read more
Sweden recorded 172 new coronavirus deaths and 682 new cases today on one of its bleakest days since the crisis began. The 172 new deaths are the second-largest jump on record, behind only yesterday’s figure of 185 which came after a weekend backlog. It brings the Swedish death toll from 1,765 to 1,937, far higher … Read more
While the world gets to grips with living in isolation, Karin Jansdotter has been dealing with very limited social interaction since November – in the icy wilds of Antarctica. The 34-year-old globetrotting chef from Sweden landed a job on the Troll Norwegian research base on Queen Maud Land along with five men, and she is … Read more
Sweden reported a record 185 new coronavirus deaths today, as a top health official defended the country’s refusal to go into lockdown. Epidemiologist Anders Wallensten said ‘voluntary restrictions’ could be ‘maintained for a longer period’ than the compulsory lockdowns which most of Europe has imposed. People in Sweden accepted the ‘reasonable’ rules without being forced to … Read more
Sweden recorded just 40 new coronavirus deaths and 392 new cases today as the country continues to resist going into lockdown. Like other countries, Sweden has typically seen a fall in reported cases on Sundays and Mondays followed by a surge when the weekend is fully accounted for. The jump of 392 new cases is … Read more
The UK has today announced 450 more coronavirus deaths – the fewest for a fortnight. England declared 429 deaths, Scotland 12 and Wales nine. Northern Ireland has yet to announce its daily update. And the Department of Health – which tallies up the official count – has yet to post its final number either. The … Read more
Carl Heneghan, a professor of medicine at Oxford University, claims the UK’s coronavirus outbreak peaked a week before lockdown and that draconian measures were unnecessary The UK’s coronavirus outbreak peaked a week before lockdown, according to a leading expert who argues the draconian measures were unnecessary. Carl Heneghan, professor of evidence-based medicine at Oxford University, … Read more
Parts of Sweden could achieve ‘herd immunity’ as early as next month, the country’s leading epidemiologist has said, as the death toll rises. The Government is holding out against a total lockdown despite growing calls for ‘rapid and radical measures’ to contain the coronavirus outbreak. It has cancelled football games and closed university buildings. Restaurants, … Read more
Princess Sofia of Sweden today started working in hospital to help the country’s fight against coronavirus. The royal, 35, who is married to Prince Carl Philip, 40, took a three-day medical course at Sophiahemmet University College in Stockholm, where she is an honorary chair member. She is now able to assist with healthcare work and help fight … Read more
Sweden has seen a renewed spike in coronavirus cases today after another 613 people tested positive. The 613 new cases mark the biggest jump for seven days and the third-largest since the crisis began, taking Sweden’s total from 11,927 to 12,540. Deaths were up by 130, the second-highest daily death toll after yesterday’s 170, bringing … Read more
Parents have a bigger carbon footprint than families without children due to the need for convenience, according to a new study. A study in Sweden found two-adult households with children emit over 25 percent more carbon dioxide than two-adult households without children. Tighter time constraints and the need for convenient access to food and transport was … Read more
Sweden’s Princess Sofia is working alongside healthcare staff after undergoing intensive training to help out during coronavirus crisis Princess Sofia undertook a three-day medical course at a Stockholm university She has started assisting healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic Sweden reported 170 coronavirus deaths today in a widely-expected surge Learn more about how to help … Read more