A brief update. 46 new #covid19sverige deaths and nearly 6000 new cases reported today, taking the total reported FHM death toll to 13088. All but 2 deaths are from the last 2 weeks. With lag considered, we are likely experiencing around 20-30 deaths/day at present. 
With lag considered, we are likely experiencing between 20-30 deaths/day at present.
Nationally we're averaging approximately 4000 new cases per day.
For a nice example of how media can manipulate perceptions, deliberately or otherwise, here's a headline from @expressen today.
"Sharp increase in infections in Norway - 96 percent more cases in three weeks • Highest R-number in one year "
"Sharp increase in infections in Norway - 96 percent more cases in three weeks • Highest R-number in one year "
https://twitter.com/Expressen/status/1369624193717964808?s=20
This is all true, and concerning, and n response, Norway is implementing some new restrictions.
Norway in the 7 days until March 8 reported 3898 new cases.
In the same time, Sweden reported 26949 new cases - nearly 700% higher than Norway.
Here's how the Nordics compare.
Norway in the 7 days until March 8 reported 3898 new cases.
In the same time, Sweden reported 26949 new cases - nearly 700% higher than Norway.
Here's how the Nordics compare.
With nearly 30000 new cases a week, and statistics indicating long-term ongoing symptoms in at least 10% of them, that is ***at least 3000 Swedes a week developing long-term health issues*** due to wide community spread of SARS-CoV-2.
#crushthecurve
#crushthecurve
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