ADADLeaders of Sweden and Britain both claim they have been “guided by the science” — and both countries have seen soaring numbers of deaths. ADGiesecke says Britain was on the right path, alongside Sweden. Meanwhile, deaths in Sweden are the highest in Scandinavia, with 3,000 killed by the virus so far. Comparing the two countries, Britain is reporting 451 deaths per million people. Asked why Britain and other countries went with hard lockdowns, Giesecke said political leaders want to show leadership — force, decisiveness, strength.

Source: Washington Post May 08, 2020 13:01 UTC