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Epidemiologist behind Sweden's no-lockdown experiment sidelined
Sweden 'loses faith' with its Covid expert as deaths rise.
Swedish govt sidelines epidemiologist after deaths rise
Anders Tegnell predicted greater immunity would mean lighter second wave - he was wrong.
Swedish Cruise ferry back on course after night on rocks
The cruise ferry's 400 passengers were stranded after it ran aground.
Baltic sea ferry with 400 aboard runs aground
A strong gust of wind likely 'pushed the ship to shore'.
Sweden's backflip after virus strategy fails
In the past few weeks, the country of 10 million has been smashed by Covid-19.
Sweden ditches herd immunity: Gatherings limited to 8 people under strict lockdown laws
Sweden hit a new daily record of 5990 new cases on Friday.
'Wishful thinking': Sweden's Covid expert slammed as cases soar
Anders Tegnell's predecessor says his hunch about herd immunity set Sweden up to fail.
Is Sweden's new lockdown-lite working?
On the first three days of restrictions, Peter Rylander's cafe was empty. It didn't last.
Swedish PM self-isolates as nation passes grim threshold
There have now been over 6,000 deaths in Sweden.
'Bleak midwinter' in Europe as millions enter lockdown
A quarter of a billion Europeans are heading into lockdown to fight off a second wave.
Covid warning: Lockdown-defiant Sweden hits grim record
Sweden has recorded its highest number of infections for a second day in a row.
Covid-19: Europe and US 'deep in second wave'
Two continents in 'corona fatigue' , raising the threat of another round of lockdowns.
Sweden reverses course as Covid-19 cases spike
Infections in Sweden have doubled in three weeks, forcing a rethink.
Sweden mulls 'local lockdowns' as Covid cases rise
'The level of immunity ... is not as high as we have believed,' state expert admits.
Pandemic exposes holes in Sweden's generous social welfare state
New York Times: Budget-cutting laid grounds for a wave of death in Swedish nursing homes.
Sweden Covid-19 cases surge again
Sweden had been vindicated over its controversial coronavirus strategy, now cases rise.
Vilified early over lax virus strategy, Sweden seems to have scourge controlled
New York Times: Sweden now has one of Europe's lowest rates of daily new cases.
Fears Sweden's controversial tactic has backfired
A week ago it looked like the world's most controversial virus tactic was working.
Comment: Why I can finally feel smug about living in Sweden
Sweden's approach has meant life still feels quite normal, writes Richard Orange.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Sweden considering restrictions for Stockholm
Relaxed approach meant life continued largely as normal... until cases began rising.
'Cherry-picked data': Doctors, scientists attack Sweden's Covid-19 'lies'
Two hundred doctors and scientists challenge Sweden's official version of events.
Sweden's controversial Covid-19 strategy 'vindicated', say experts
Sweden was panned for its approach – but now it has fewer deaths than most other nations.
'Confused, exhausted': Aussie reveals truth over Sweden's virus response
An Aussie epidemiologist living in Sweden wants the truth about its "success" to be told.
Is Sweden's Covid-19 strategy finally silencing the doubters?
Sweden's Covid-19 case rate has dropped below both Norway and Denmark.
'I Am Greta': Doco shines light on teen climate activist
The film debunks some of the criticisms levelled at the self-described "shy, nerdy" teen.
Greta Thunberg returns to school in Sweden after year off
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she's returning to class.
Sweden stands firm - and alone - on face masks
Swedish leaders have doubled down on not recommending the general public wear face masks.
NZ, the Swedish solution and the key to the election
Simon Wilson: Bracing for the Covid election - The five "c words" that matter now.
Sweden records highest death toll in 150 years
When most of Europe was in government-enforced lockdown, Sweden did things differently.
Bucking the trend: Did Sweden get its radical Covid-19 plan right?
Is its success due to strategy or a Swedish trait that could see cases skyrocket?
Will Sweden be proved right on avoiding lockdown?
Times: Five months on, Sweden is sticking to Plan A. Here's why.
Will Sweden get the last laugh? Positive signs from Stockholm
Sweden has one of the highest global death rates. Yet it may be close to herd immunity.
Covid-19: Cities may never reach herd immunity
Why antibody studies may offer little more than a false sense of security in megacities.