Swedish PM Self-Isolates as Nation Reports Coronavirus Surge
By VOA News November 05, 2020
Sweden's prime minister announced Thursday he has gone into protective self-isolation after a person close to him encountered someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
The country is experiencing an autumn surge of infections.
From his Facebook account, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said that on his doctor's advice, he and his wife, Ulla, were self-isolating, even though they have no symptoms. He said it was "the only responsible thing to do in this situation."
Sweden's prime minister announced Thursday he has gone into protective self-isolation after a person close to him encountered someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
The country is experiencing an autumn surge of infections.
From his Facebook account, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said that on his doctor's advice, he and his wife, Ulla, were self-isolating, even though they have no symptoms. He said it was "the only responsible thing to do in this situation."
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