“Disease claimed an unusually large number of young lives last year. Researchers fear that late effects of covid-19 are the cause…

…The Institute of Public Health's report on what Norwegians died of last year is grim reading. For the first time in several years, a higher mortality rate has been recorded among young people aged 1–39…

…Researcher and statistician Richard White at FHI fears that covid-19 is one of the main explanations for the increased mortality. He believes that repeated infections have led to poorer health for many young Norwegians.

• I am concerned that the consequences of covid-19 are not being adequately assessed by the Norwegian authorities. The government's strategy does not mention the late effects of covid-19. I am concerned that those who recommended the ‘free infection’ policy in 2022 are too afraid to change course, says White.”