Sweden sees no evidence that herd immunity is effective in stopping the virus

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Sweden's top epidemiologist has explained that there is little evidence that herd immunity is helping the country combat the virus, according to Bloomberg . "The issue of herd immunity is a difficult one," Anders Tegnell explained at a briefing in Stockholm on Tuesday. "We see no signs of immunity in the population that is slowing the infection." Swedes have been more exposed to the virus than neighboring regions and one in every 3 Stockholm residents has developed antibodies, according to analysis figures published this week. This comes after the country opted to avoid lockdown and rely on voluntary measures. Tegnell has said on previous occasions that herd immunity is difficult to measure and has even questioned official figures.

Swedish authorities have insisted that immunity is not a political goal, but the country's exposure to the virus has made it a test case against which to look at the theory. A recent OECD study points out that Sweden is among the most affected nations in Europe, according to COVID mortality and infection rates. In addition, it is the slowest country when it comes Europe Cell Phone Number List to containing transmission. Sweden has recently been forced to recalibrate its approach against the virus as the daily case rate has surpassed 7,000. At the beginning of the month, in what Prime Minister Stefan Lofven called an "unprecedented" step, Swedes will no longer be able to gather in public in groups of more than 8. Additionally, the sale of alcohol is prohibited after evening.

Sweden goes from rejecting confinements against coronavirus to stricter recommendations due to the increase in cases The new restrictions come amid warnings about the overcrowding of intensive care beds in the country. Meanwhile, Swedish authorities have urged caution when putting too much weight on the arrival of a possible vaccine. “The fact that a vaccine is still a few months away should not be taken as an indication of carelessness with measures,” said Thomas Linden, department head of Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare.However, they must be held outdoors and comply with the requirements imposed by each autonomous community. The protocol seeks to limit travel as much as possible The Government has proposed with its plan of measures to limit movements between communities as much as possible to try to prevent COVID-19 from spreading throughout the territory.