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Sweden death tally ‘highest in 150 years’ – Education – Australian Associated Press
Swedish statistics indicate the country had its highest tally of deaths in the first half of the year for 150 years.
Sweden, which has stood out among European countries for its low-key approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic, has recorded its highest tally of deaths in the first half of 2020 for 150 years, the Statistics Office says.
COVID-19 claimed about 4500 lives in the period to the end of June – a number which has now risen to 5800 – a much higher percentage of the population than in other Nordic countries, though lower than in some others including the United Kingdom and Spain.
In total, 51,405…
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