About half of the total were in care homes. And, at the start, the only protective gear we had was gloves and aprons.”Sweden has attracted world attention for its alternative lockdown approach. Swedish state prosecutors have launched an investigation into the high death rate at care homes – which is at odds with the plan to erect a “protective shield” around older people. When she began work a month ago, however, Swedish public health guidelines did not require use of protective gear in homes unless a resident had Covid-19 symptoms. Amid the rising care home death rate, being separated from their elderly parents unsettles many Swedes.

Source: The Irish Times May 14, 2020 18:50 UTC