Changes afoot in Sweden

So after months of hoping that "herd immunity" would work the chief epidemiologist, Anders Tegnell, threw in the towel and admitted that it wasn't. Sweden had many more deaths than surrounding Nordic countries from Covid-19 due to their lax attitude toward the disease. It appears that they felt asking people nicely to be smart about Covid would stop the spread, or that the resulting "immunity" would work to stop it. I don't know about you but how can you be so sure how a brand new disease works? And why not have people wear masks when it's shown to work. I am pretty disillusioned about the way the pandemic has been handled in one of my favorite places in the world. I thought that they were more caring than what has been demonstrated. Waiting for "immunity" over 6,100 had to die in Sweden, to date, whereas in Denmark only 789 and in Norway 311 lost their lives to this tragic virus.

Anders Tegnell

It is “futile and immoral” to seek herd immunity as a protection from a pandemic, and the transmission of an infectious disease like Covid-19 cannot be fully halted without a vaccine, Sweden's chief epidemiologist Anders Tegnell has said.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-herd-immunity-sweden-covid-cases-anders-tegnell-b1421541.html 

Stefan Lofgren, Swedish Prime Minister

Stefan Lofgren took to the airwaves to appeal to Swedes to follow stricter messages which was called an "unprecedented" measure deemed necessary curb the spread of the virus. The limit of public gatherings now set between 50 - 300 will be reduced to only eight as of November 24th. (SBS NEWS)

Having older parents that live in Sweden I am glad that they finally made this decision. I only wish that they would require masks like so many other countries, to help stop the spread of the virus until a vaccine is found. It is ridiculous that they do not require masks; people in Sweden simply don't wear them. I wish that they would at least wear them to show concern for others, if not for themselves, but I guess that the kind and generous Sweden that I knew in the 80's has become cold and uncaring. 

I just hope and pray that we all get through this next wave in good health. To the Americans who read my blog I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you are well and that you stay safe this year. Thankful for all of you! And to you Swedes, be well, be smart and stay safe. Glad 1e Advent! 

Swedish pancakes and pea soup

I enjoy cooking and making Swedish treats that make my kids eyes light up is extra special. I haven't found the perfect recipe for Swedish pancakes, so I won't yet share mine with you, but even if they are not always perfectly formed they sure tasted good! Just roll them up with jam and sugar and you will be eating like a Swede! (Actually if I were you I would head over here and buy a box of this stuff, it's totally foolproof. As a matter of fact I think I will too!) The people in the portraits over the cabinets were the recipients of this yummy treat, and I didn't even make them eat ärtsoppa (yellow pea soup) to get pancakes like a real Swedish mum would have done. 😊 I'm the only one here that like pea soup and that, on the other hand, is a recipe I can give you. Eat it with mustard like a real Swede! It's good. Here's the recipe thanks to the Spruce Kitchen https://www.thespruceeats.com/dried-pea-soup-artsoppa-in-swedish-2952931😋 Ha det så gott!

p.s. If you like art check out my other blog https://tinarawsonart.blogspot.com! I make beautiful paintings and soon will be offering Swedish ornaments for sale :)