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Swedish scientist blames UK Covid spike on lockdown strategy
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September 24, 2020
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5:31Now PlayingSweden's chief epidemiologist has told Channel 4 News that the UK having a lockdown and then ending it was probably the biggest cause of a surge in British Covid cases, compared with much lower numbers in Sweden. (Subscribe)
Anders Tegnell also confirmed that Boris Johnson sought his advice in a Zoom call last weekend.
Over 500 Covid cases were reported in Sweden today - the biggest daily rise since early July.
But the Swedish government still believes its refusal to lock down was the right decision.
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