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Scientist admits Sweden could have battled virus better

by Associated Press
| June 3, 2020 5:27 AM

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's chief epidemiologist showed contrition Wednesday as criticism mounted over the Scandinavian country's hotly debated method of fighting the coronavirus, which has resulted in one of the highest death rates per capita in the world.

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