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Originally Posted by russellw
difference in the amount of testing with Switzerland having tested 5593 / 100k while Sweden has only done 2910 / 100k. Both of those factors will obviously impact any comparison.
Of course, it's a comparison that is fraught with difficulties so it may offer no more than an indicator.
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Sweden has done both testing for current infection and tests for antibodies for those who previously had the virus but are now well. If these two tests are counted together then that distorts the stats when comparing it with a country that has done testing for active infections only.
I think a comparison with the combined figures from Norway and Finland with Sweden gives a better picture and reveals the true figures of how totally unsuccessful the Swedish plan has been. While the epidemic may still have some time to run it is not premature to write off the Swedish strategy. They have not achieved herd immunity and their attempt to isolate the vulnerable failed completely
Bloody volvo drivers..