Sweden, a country of 10 million, now has 2,021 reported coronavirus related deaths.

New York, a state of 19.85 million, now has 20,354 reported coronavirus related deaths.

New York state shut down their businesses and issued lockdown orders in March.

Sweden left its economy open.

Mayor Bill De Blasio says the state will not reopen until July or August.

Sweden’s chief epidemiologist announced this week that their strategy appears to be working and that “herd immunity” could be reached in the capital Stockholm in a matter of weeks.

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