COVID-19 Pandemic in Sweden: Measures, Policy Approach and Legal and Ethical Debates
Ana Nordberg, Titti Mattsson
Abstract
In this article we analyse the legal approach and measures implemented as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic implemented by Sweden’s public authorities and their legal background. Further, we discuss general legal and ethical questions related to measures to contain public health threats such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is outside of the scope of this paper to compare and critically analyse the effectiveness of Sweden’s public health strategy.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Public healthScope (computer science)Political science2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Public policyPublic administrationLawMedicineVirologyNursingInfectious disease (medical specialty)Computer scienceProgramming languageDiseaseOutbreakPathologyCOVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing