"For their part, the Swedes admit to making some mistakes, particularly in nursing homes, where the death toll was staggering. Indeed, comparative analyses show

"For their part, the Swedes admit to making some mistakes, particularly in nursing homes, where the death toll was staggering. Indeed, comparative analyses show that Sweden's death rate at the height of the pandemic in the spring far surpassed the rates in neighbouring countries and was more protracted." IIRC, Sweden prevented their medical system from becoming overwhelmed by only offering palliative care to the elderly---not including oxygen. Many countries would not find that acceptable.