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Parts of Sweden could achieve 'herd immunity' next month, leading doctor says

Dr Anders Tegnell says immunity in Stockholm is 'having an effect' on virus

The Government has largely resisted calls to impose EU-style lockdown

Its death toll stands at 1,511, with 13,822 confirmed cases of the coronavirus

By JACK WRIGHT FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 06:00 EDT, 19 April 2020 | UPDATED: 10:40 EDT, 19 April 2020

Parts of Sweden could achieve 'herd immunity' as early as next month, the country's leading epidemiologist has said as the death toll rises.

The Government is holding out against a total lockdown despite growing calls for 'rapid and radical measures' to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

It has cancelled football games and closed university buildings. Restaurants, cinemas, gyms, pubs, and shops remain open.

Last week, it announced plans for an aggressive testing regime which could see 100,000 tests administered as the number of cases exceeded 13,000.

Speaking to local media, Dr Anders Tegnell, the architect of Sweden's controversial strategy, claimed that the population of Stockholm - the epicentre of the country's outbreak - could achieve 'herd immunity' as early as next month.

The Government is holding out against a total lockdown despite growing calls for 'rapid and radical measures' to contain the coronavirus outbreak

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