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Minister Linde explains that Sweden’s overarching goal was to protect public health while maintaining societal functions. Unlike strict lockdowns seen in other nations, Sweden adopted a "hands-off" approach, emphasizing voluntary compliance rather than enforceable mandates. The government aimed to flatten the curve to prevent overwhelming healthcare facilities, implementing measures like social distancing, promoting work from home, and advising individuals to stay home when experiencing symptoms.

However, she admits that despite these measures, the country faced significant shortcomings, especially in elderly care homes where COVID-19 resulted in an unusually high death toll. The government recognizes this as a failure to fully protect its vulnerable populations.