John Miltimore, Special to Valley NewsThe World Health Organization praised Sweden as a potential “model” for battling the COVID-19 virus sweeping nations around the world recently.Sweden, unlike most other nations, has avoided the hardline approach to the novel coronavirus pandemic that has resulted in mass economic shutdowns and vast unemployment. Bars, restaurants, libraries, public pools and most schools remain open in the nation of 10 million, which has drawn fire from critics skeptical of the state’s “laissez-faire” approach.On Wednesday, however, the WHO’s top emergencies expert said Sweden’s social distancing policies are often misunderstood.“I think there’s a perception out that Sweden has not put in control measures and just has allowed the di
