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Infections rising in Sweden, so are calls for a lockdown

Even with high fatality rates during the first wave, Sweden didn't follow the usual template of imposing sweeping restrictions across the country. The analysis was that the devastating effects of keeping people at homes will far outweigh the risks of a pandemic. But, the severe second wave is forcing authorities to rethink. With the country's intensive care units on the verge of breaking down, pressure to impose a tougher lockdown to contain the infections is mounting and officals fear the worse is not yet there. Given the limited powers of