I've been self-quarantining in Sweden for 5 weeks — here's what it's been like (via CNBCMakeIt)
, it has been surprising to step outside and see the number of people who are still going about their daily lives in what appears to be a normal fashion.
Here's a look at Östermalm, a centrally located neighborhood in Stockholm, Sweden, as of Friday, April 17, 2020.On this particularly busy street, Valhallavägen, people still walk, run and ride their bikes throughout the day. There's a constant stream of traffic from cars and buses.
Swedes love to cook. In fact, many rarely eat out because it's so expensive. While it's no change of pace for the grocery store to be packed, it is surprising to see how busy the supermarket stays during most hours of the day. There's a constant stream of folks checking out and bagging up their food.Down the street from our apartment is a mall called Fältöversten.
Swedes often bring their dogs with them shopping, which has made it much easier for this dog lover to endure the crowds.Björn Rudling, which is similar to CVS and Walgreens in the U.S., is a pharmacy where Swedes shop for cosmetics and medicine. On this particular day, there were multiple people waiting in the checkout line. Customers stood about a meter apart as they waited to be helped and several of them also wore protective face masks.
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