Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven and Deputy Prime Minister Isabella Lovin (R) attend a news conference about new restrictions for the coronavirus pandemic in Stockholm, Sweden December 18, 2020. TT News Agency/Jessica Gow via REUTERS
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden's government on Friday introduced the toughest measures yet to help stave off a second wave of the pandemic, including recommending masks on public transport and closing non-essential public workplaces.
Sweden has stubbornly resisted lockdowns and has left most schools, businesses and restaurants open throughout the pandemic.
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