New measures in Greater Copenhagen
COVID-19 infection rates are particularly high in several municipalities in Greater Copenhagen. Consequently, the Danish Government steps up efforts in 17 municipalities by introducing new measures, applicable from 7 December until at least 2 January 2021.
Read more about the new measuresSurge in infections calls for new restrictions
The Danish Government has introduced a series of new restrictions effective from 26 October 2020 until 2 January 2021. Restrictions include the requirement to wear face masks in retail shops and to some extent at educational institutions, a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people, and restrictions on the sale of alcohol after 22.00 (10pm).
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Current restrictions
The ban on gatherings will be lowered to a maximum of 10 people
Effective as from 26 October 2020 until the end of 13 December 2020.
A requirement to wear face masks in retail shops and kiosks
Effective as from 29 October 2020 until the end of 2 January 2020.
A requirement to wear face masks - to some extent - at educational institutions
Effective as from 29 October 2020 until the end of 2 January 2020.
Restrictions on the sale of alcohol in retail shops and kiosks after 22.00 (10pm)
Effective as from 26 October 2020 until the end of 2 January 2020.
Encouragement to limit the number of social contacts
Effective as from 26 October 2020 until the end of 13 December 2020.
Mutated version of virus in mink poses a threat to public health
The SSI (Statens Serum Institut) has discovered a mutated version of coronavirus in mink. Given the serious threat to public health, the Government has decided that all mink in Denmark are to the culled.
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