| 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. | 