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I really hope Swedish politicians and decision makers are feeling the pressure of the world watching. Maybe that will make them reconsider and change strategies? The Guardian: "Swedish PM warned over 'Russian roulette-style' Covid-19 strategy Health experts ‘deeply concerned’ about Sweden’s...

@Keela Too, thank you so much for all the advice and info -- very helpful and much appreciated :) About the elastic, what width do you all prefer? Do you choose a wider elastic if you want to wear it around the back of your head/neck (as opposed to round your ears)? ETA: Has anyone tried using...

Now there are 8 confirmed cases linked to the ski-resort :( Après-ski and nightclubs have now been closed, but the slopes are still open, the buses are still running etc... I really wish Sweden was a bit better and faster at learning from others' mistakes (this is just one of many examples)...

Bragée ME-center in Sweden has some info on their website. (Not a recommendation.) https://www.bragee.se/vad-betyder-corona-for-vara-patienter They are offering free pneumonia vaccinations to their patients: https://www.bragee.se/gratis-vaccin-till-riskgrupper

So many comments about the UK situation is very much relevant to the same in Sweden. I'm really worried, sad and frustrated :( Too slow, too little, no real sense of urgency, the public health authority publishes information that clashes with the advice from WHO etc... For example, the majority...

"More measures are needed to curb the spread of infection" Opinion piece by Swedish experts (virology professors, clinical virologists, researchers). https://www.svd.se/fler-atgarder-kravs-for-att-bromsa-smittspridning

Sven Britton, professor in infectious diseases (and also member of the Swedish ME patient organisation's scientific advisory board), highlights the need for more resources at the hospitals: equipment, staff etc, and shares his thoughts on the Swedish Public Health Authority's approach to the...

Inside - A Guide by Josie George http://www.bimblings.co.uk/2020/03/15/inside-a-guide/

Idris Elba has tested positive for covid-19. Here's his latest updates on how he's feeling (currently asymptomatic), why he got tested, his thoughts on some of the disinformation that is currently being spread on social media ("black people can't get covid-19") etc. I think he's doing a great...

Q&A written by Dr Per Julin at Stora Sköndal ME/CFS-mottagning in Sweden: Frågor och svar om coronavirus https://www.storaskondal.se/2020/03/16/fragor-och-svar-om-coronavirus/ Google Translate, English

One of the first infected people in Sweden tells his story. About symptoms, trying to get tested, advice changing over time etc. https://kvartal.se/artiklar/vi-var-bland-de-forsta-som-fick-corona/

There are already news articles in Sweden about how the recently closed borders between many EU countries are negatively affecting deliveries of much needed medical supplies to Sweden. They are not getting through :( Source Other news articles (with pictures of empty shelves) are telling people...

Stockholm and some other parts of Sweden have now changed their routines for testing. They have stopped testing people with suspected infection. Beginning today, Stockholm will only be testing people who are hospitalized or considered to be in a risk group. Beginning next week or so, the rest on...

Opinon piece Dagens Medicin ”Vår grund för diagnos ifrågasätts av Försäkringskassan” https://www.dagensmedicin.se/artiklar/2020/03/12/var-grund-for-diagnos-ifragasatts-av-forsakringskassan/

There are a lot of strong opinions on whether to close schools or not in Sweden too. The reason the government is giving for not closing schools at this point is that it would force too many healthcare professionals to stay home and take care of their own healthy children, instead of going to...

There are still conflicts, political as well as hate crimes such as reindeer being murdered etc :'(

Thanks a million for sharing all the tweets, @Andy. Much appreciated :hug:

You seem to be very good at doing careful research before buying stuff, Wonko. I like that :) I have a small Trangia stove with a spirit burner. I chose it because it's very compact and easy to use, and because alcohol-based fuels are usually easy to find. Also, it's what my family used to...

An opinion piece by a group of Swedish doctors, professors and scientists, suggesting that Sweden should change strategy in order to slow down the spread. (Läkartidningen is a Swedish medical journal published by the Swedish Medical Association.) Läkartidningen: Sverige bör byta strategi för...