Sweden's king says country 'failed' on coronavirus

Sweden's king said his country had failed in its handling of Covid-19, in a sharp criticism of a pandemic policy partly blamed for a high death toll among the elderly.

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[presidentjiang]

Remember some people saying that the Swedish was right about the virus? It just sad.

[profitmuhammed]

At least he admits his mistake, not like certain government officials from other countries who are facing protests for almost a year now

[hakanpetersson]

Today swedish government recommend face masks...on public transports... but only during rush hours...and only to be recommended from Jan 8 onwards. Back pedaling in slow motion.

[douginorlando]

Sad to see what happens when the voices of competent experts are disrespected and ignored. It’s a consequence of the mindset that goes with promoting the politically correct loyalists and excluding the best talent for the job.

[MrHotstepper]

The elites must be upping the pressure on him