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Sweden is clearly undercounting their cases by up to 4x. They have the same number of deaths as Canada but 1/4th the cases (17k vs. 42k). This is also support

• guerrilla 7y ago
  There's nothing "undercounted" about the confirmed cases number. To be confirmed, one must be tested and to be tested one must seek medical attention. People are encouraged not to seek medical attention unless it is necessary. There is even a nationwide advice nurse number that people are instructed to call in order to screen them before they do so. They aren't claiming that the number of confirmed cases is that number of people who have or have had the virus, which is something they've pointed out in several of the press conferences, it's just the number of confirmed cases. The difference you're seeing is the difference in conditions under which people get tested.