Sweden’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 5,000

Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to curbing the spread of the new coronavirus, says its death toll has passed the 5,000 mark.

According to figures released by the country’s Public Health Agency, a total of 5,041 deaths linked to COVID-19 have been reported from 54,562 confirmed cases.

AFP

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