Sweden caught the world's attention when it chose an unconventional approach to dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic.<br />Choosing to aim for obtaining so-called 'herd immunity,' it imposed no restrictions, lockdowns, or any other mandatory public health precautions.<br />But according to Business Insider, growing case numbers in urban areas like Stockholm and Uppsala have triggered a rethink among public health officials.<br />Now, authorities there will be able to strongly recommend that people avoid public transport, busy public places, and being around the vulnerable and elderly.<br />However, unlike in other countries, there will be no fines or legal consequences for people who decide not to follow any new advice.<br />Sweden's public health agency's legal officer Bitte Brastad said the rules were 'something in between regulations and recommendations.'
