Sweden reports 21,802 new COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths since Thursday

Sweden, which has shunned lockdowns throughout the pandemic, has registered 21,802 new coronavirus cases since Thursday, health agency statistics showed on Tuesday. The country of 10 million inhabitants registered 35 new deaths, taking the total to 13,533. Sweden's death rate per capita is many times higher than that of its Nordic neighbors' but lower than in several European countries that opted for lockdowns.

Sweden, which has shunned lockdowns throughout the pandemic, has registered 21,802 new coronavirus cases since Thursday, health agency statistics showed on Tuesday.

The country of 10 million inhabitants registered 35 new deaths, taking the total to 13,533. The deaths registered have occurred over several days and sometimes weeks and could be less accurate than normal due to the Easter holiday last week. Sweden's death rate per capita is many times higher than that of its Nordic neighbors' but lower than in several European countries that opted for lockdowns.