On the island of Gotland in Sweden, locals look out for each other and find innovative ways to keep their lives moving while practising social distancing About two weeks ago, on 10 March, as I sat by myself at the library café, watching the sunset, the atmosphere was just a notch below its buzzing self.
There were still folks meeting for fika, latte papas with their children, and university students working on projects together.
March in Sweden is when the birds start chirping and the thawing land sprouts flowers in yellow and blue. It is a time when the cafés start filling up, more people are outdoors and the laughter heard on the streets carries into homes through open windows.