After the Ministry of Health announced that the virus “no longer poses a serious threat to society”, Denmark will remove all remaining Covid-19 restrictions by September 10th because of the country’s high level of vaccination.
“The epidemic has been brought under control, and our vaccination level has reached a record high,” said Health Minister Magnus Heunicke. Said in a statement on Friday. “This is why we can abandon the special rules that must be introduced in the fight against Covid-19.”
However, he warned that even if the country is “in good condition now” and the epidemic is not over, the government will not hesitate to “act quickly if the epidemic again threatens the basic functions of society.”
Denmark is the third largest vaccinating country in the EU Our data world, 71% of the population received two injections. Malta accounts for 80% and Portugal 73%. The UK has fully vaccinated 62% of the population.
According to the same online scientific publication, Denmark’s 7-day rolling average of new coronavirus cases per million inhabitants is 167, which is slightly higher than the EU’s average of 149, but much lower than the UK’s number of 492.
The country was one of the first European countries to implement a partial blockade in March last year, closing schools and non-essential businesses and services. After tightening and relaxing the anti-coronavirus measures throughout the pandemic, it was also one of the first areas to start reopening. Launch of “Coronavirus Passport” April 21 this year.
Danish restaurants, bars, cinemas, gyms, sports venues, and hair salons will from that date on to anyone who can prove that they have been vaccinated, have tested negative for less than 72 hours, or have contracted Covid in the past 2 to 12 days Open week.
This requirement has been cancelled for museums and other places from August 1, but it will disappear for most other places from September 1. crown Until September 10, nightclubs and large-scale events including football matches will still be needed.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said that the government’s decision not to extend its Covid-19 classification as a “serious threat” to society after September 10 effectively removed the legal basis for restrictions.
However, restrictions on travel into Denmark will last at least until October, as they are protected by a separate agreement between the country’s ruling party, which will not expire at a later date.
