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Table 2 Number and amount of individuals that responded that they took the following measures to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 in Norway and Sweden

From: The COVID-19 pandemic in Norway and Sweden – threats, trust, and impact on daily life: a comparative survey

 

Protect Yourself

Protect Others

Norway (%)

Sweden (%)

Norway (%)

Sweden (%)

Work from home

1759 (59)

213 (42)

1751 (58)

213 (42)

Avoid people that cough

2126 (71)

362 (71)

a

a

Cough in elbow hook or disposable handkerchief

a

a

2564 (85)

438 (86)

Hand-wash

2957 (99)

486 (96)

2947 (98)

498 (98)

Use gloves

a

a

832 (28)

103 (20)

Use face mask

86 (3)

7 (1)

105 (4)

13 (3)

Do not meet friends

2600 (87)

279 (55)

2619 (87)

297 (58)

Avoid public transportation

2472 (82)

366 (72)

2494 (83)

381 (75)

Stay home during my spare time

2622 (87)

362 (71)

2644 (88)

377 (74)

No special measure

11 (0.4)

8 (2)

9 (0.3)

3 (1)

  1. aDid not ask