Anders Tegnell

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish officials receive death threats for handling of the epidemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/18/21

Police protection has been extended to several leading officials at the Public Health Agency, including chief epidemiologist Anders Tegnell.

World

PANDEMIC

Swedish king says country has 'failed' in response to coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Under the Swedish constitution, the king has no formal political power. He has been criticized in the past for overstepping his authority when expressing his views.

Coronavirus

Sweden to raise attendence limit at large events from 50 to 500

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/28/20

Sweden has recorded around 84,000 coronavirus infections and 5,820 related fatalities.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Did Sweden's laid-back strategy against the coronavirus succeed?

The Nomad Today 8/15/20

Sweden's laid-back policies in fighting the coronavirus made the news globally. Sceptics of the strict rules applied in many countries around the globe envy the Scandinavian country. But has their…

Coronavirus

Swedish health agency recommends working remotely when possible

The Nomad Today 7/31/20

Epidemiologist Anders Tegnell recommends working from home during the autumn, despite "psychological strain."

Coronavirus

Swedish epidemiologist says WHO misinterpreted Sweden's virus data

The Nomad Today 6/26/20

The Public Health Agency had by Thursday recorded 5,230 coronavirus-related deaths and about 63,900 infections. 

Coronavirus

Sweden should have done more against Covid-19, health chief admits

The Nomad Today 6/3/20

Nearly 4,500 Swedes have died in the outbreak, a higher mortality rate than in Denmark, Norway and Finland.