Will a gamble that looks reckless to the rest of the world pay off? OZY's The New & the Next email today dives into Sweden's unorthodox approach to the coronavirus: keeping everything open. We also report on how the virus is changing online dating in ways that will outlast the pandemic, and meet an entrepreneur reshaping Nigeria's film industry.


From the editor | March 30

Will a gamble that looks reckless to the rest of the world pay off? OZY's The New & the Next email today dives into Sweden's unorthodox approach to the coronavirus: keeping everything open. We also report on how the virus is changing online dating in ways that will outlast the pandemic, and meet an entrepreneur reshaping Nigeria's film industry.

Charu Kasturi, Senior Editor

The New + the Next

Has Sweden Botched Its Coronavirus Response?

Unlike its Nordic neighbors, Sweden has kept schools and restaurants open — a strategy that is now sparking concerns, even as U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a similar approach.

Curfews, school closures, bans on gatherings — Europe is fighting desperately against the coronavirus. There’s an exception, though: Sweden is dealing with the crisis with surprising sangfroid.

Neighboring Denmark has closed schools, kindergartens, restaurants and cafes, prohibiting all gatherings of more than 10 people. But in Scandinavia’s biggest economy, gatherings of up to 50 people are still allowed, and primary schools remain open. As do cafes and restaurants, though they need to maintain greater distance between their tables.

That approach is now sparking concerns among public health officials as coronavirus cases mount across Scandinavia — Sweden alone had 3,447 reported cases as of Sunday, with 102 deaths. At stake is also Scandinavia's reputation as a leader and trendsetter in public health — a status progressives in America frequently cite as an example.

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Can Coronavirus Make Online Dating Safer and Global — Permanently?

From the giants to newbies, the dating app industry is serving up new offers, from virtual dates to remote hookups.

As much of the world has gone into lockdown with enforced social distancing, physical dates are out. Some, like New Orleans writer and actor Kaitlyn McQuin, have suggested that it's time for men to reacquaint themselves with traditional courtship. "Now, write me a poem,” she tweeted in March.

But what about millennials with no time — or skills — for love letters and poems? This is love in the time of coronavirus. And dating and romance are adapting. A growing number of apps and websites are now advertising virtual dating services aimed at keeping you safe, while allowing you to have fun and potentially even find love. And because physical proximity is now irrelevant for dating, services are allowing you to find dates in other parts of the world more easily than ever before.

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Hospitals Scramble for DIY Fixes to Critical Mask Shortages

Homemade or hand-sewn, creatively made and sourced masks could prove a critical ingredient in America's fight against the coronavirus.

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A New Frontier for Nollywood: Remakes

Charles Okpaleke, a nightlife entrepreneur, has hit on a new business model for Nigerian film that mirrors Hollywood smashes.

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Kink Is More Popular Than You Think

Your kink might be more common than you think.

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Locked-Down Parents Find Gen Z Party App

Houseparty, a video chat app that allows spontaneous gatherings, is replicating social life for millions stuck indoors.

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How an MMA Journeyman Shocked Everyone

After being let go from his dream MMA job, Clay Collard did the undoable: outboxed undefeated boxers.

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