Assorted on The Swedish Lessons

Is Sweden Doing It Right?

Swedish official Anders Tegnell says ‘herd immunity’ in Sweden might be a few weeks away

Coronavirus and the Sweden Myth

The key will be for countries not to let their guard down too soon. They must roll out a testing and contact-tracing infrastructure that will allow them to identify outbreaks early and isolate and quarantine as necessary. In the United States, this is a realistic goal if there’s enough political willpower, fiscal firepower, and coordination. These things — not Sweden’s experience — should guide our next steps.