STOCKHOLM (AFP) - Sweden has long enjoyed a strong reputation as a world leader on issues like gender equality and human rights, but its reputation is taking a beating over its softer approach to the new coronavirus, with Swedes now unwelcome across much of Europe.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
STOCKHOLM - Sweden has long enjoyed a strong reputation as a world leader on issues like gender equality and human rights, but its reputation is taking a beating over its softer approach to the new coronavirus, with Swedes now unwelcome across much of Europe.
Finding itself in the position of pariah is uncharted territory for Sweden, named by the Reputation Institute as the world's most reputable country in 2016, 2018 and 2019 lauded for its transparency, safety and universal healthcare and for being ethical and progressive. "I talk with people across the world all the time and they really do not share the same hostile view as communicated by media and politicians," Hultin told AFP.
"I think we have as much coronavirus in Sweden as in other countries but everyone is talking a lot about Sweden... I think it is strange to distinguish between countries," she said. Swedes were, however, urged to work from home if possible, and respect hygiene and social distancing guidelines. Those over the age of 70 and in groups at risk were urged to stay home.Nikola, a 39-year-old who works in customer service for an insurance company, said European countries were right to lock Swedes out.
But she was confident things would eventually return to normal, with Visit Sweden already seeing more interest in the country now than a few months ago.
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