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Sweden: "Not implementing a mandatory lockdown was blamed for the higher mortality seen in Sweden. In a modeling study... researchers found that the infection rates could have been reduced by 75% and mortality could have been reduced by 25%"

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Sweden’s controversial COVID-19 strategy: lessons from higher mortality rates
Sweden's relaxed approach to COVID-19, emphasizing voluntary compliance and avoiding strict lockdowns, resulted in higher mortality rates compared to neighboring countries, despite preserving individu...
kevinmd.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Sanitation Violations at Boar's Head Virginia Plant

The outbreak in 2024 left 10 dead and dozens hospitalized across 19 states. Inspectors found residue from previous days of production, dripping condensation on exposed products, and mold near equipment.
USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices
A report released by the Department of Agriculture found that poor sanitation practices at a Boar's Head facility in Virginia contributed to the largest listeria outbreak since 2011.
www.npr.org
January 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM