Why is Finland coping so well with the coronavirus crisis?
By DW
27 November 2020 |
1:41 pm
Of the Nordic countries, Sweden is usually held up as a role model. But in these times it's worth taking a look at Finland. The coronavirus infection rates are lower than in the rest of Europe. Why is that?
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