Let's compare the results of Michigan's and Sweden's COVID-19 measures. Michigan and Sweden's populations are almost identical in size. Michigan has been using extreme measures for over a month. Sweden has been using very moderate measures, allowing the nation's businesses and most schools to remain open. How do their COVID-19 numbers compare? As of this afternoon, Michigan has had 25,635 cases and 1,602 deaths, while Sweden has had 10,948 cases and 919 deaths.