Sweden's per-capita coronavirus death toll is among the highest in the world — a sign its decision to avoid a lockdown might not be working

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• Sweden never issued a mandatory lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, instead asking its citizens to voluntarily maintain social distance.
• Sweden has a relatively high per-capita death toll and case count compared to other countries — signs the strategy might not be working. 
• These graphs compare Sweden's per-capita deaths and cases, along with its current death rate, to other countries with major outbreaks. 
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At least 45 countries issued lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus in March and April. Sweden was not one of them.

Instead, the "Swedish model" encourages residents to voluntarily maintain social distance and allows businesses, restaurants, bars, and schools to remain open.

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