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World Health Organization praises Sweden for coronavirus response resisting shutdowns

By Anthony Leonardi
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World Health Organization praises Sweden for coronavirus response resisting shutdowns

The World Health Organization issued high praise for Sweden’s response to the coronavirus, which largely resists shutdowns.

Dr. Mike Ryan, the WHO’s executive director for health emergencies, strongly defended the Nordic country after facing scrutiny from many academics for resisting stronger economic closures to mitigate the spread of the virus.

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