Why a less restrictive COVID-19 approach like Sweden’s wasn’t used in Alberta

There’s been some criticism over how Alberta has handled the COVID-19 lockdown, prompting Dr. Deena Hinshaw to explain why the province didn’t implemented less strict restrictions like Sweden. University of Calgary infectious disease specialist Dr. Craig Jenne joined Global News at 5 to explain how the difference is in demographics.

• Why a less restrictive COVID-19 approach like Sweden’s wasn’t used in Alberta