That’s just not true.....Sweden implemented more voluntary restrictions by giving its citizens accurate information about virus spread, they closed most schools and stopped large gatherings like sporting events and concerts. The difference with Sweden is compared to the US is that Sweden’s citizens followed the recommendations even more than most places in the US were it was a governors executive order. They were afforded more freedoms, but generally listened to the science at a much higher level than countries like the US - just by simply being asked to because it was the right thing to do.

New York definitely did not see a decline in cases before recommendations and until lately restrictions were implemented. Even if the virus was allowed to run its course, it would take much longer than the month or so it was allowed to run its course to actually see a decline in cases just due to herd immunity.

Are you just messing with me? I feel like I’m being trolled. You’re not actually this misinformed right?