What's the government response timeline for Denmark?

Government starts putting out press releases from this day about COVID-19.

Press briefing by the Danish Health Authority about a man testing positive after returning from a ski trip in Italy. It was announced that contact tracing had begun to control the spread of the virus. (source: https://www.thelocal.dk/20200227/breaking-denmark-announces-first-coronavirus-case)

Government continually releasing data, updates and reports on COVID-19

Andrea Garaiova: reclassified from 1T to 1G as the measure applies to the entire geography of Denmark (previously coded as 1T probably because the stay at home requirement applied to people arriving to Denmark from certain regions/countries of the world.) (Original) Liu Yang: The Danish National Board of Health recommends all citizens who have been in China, Iran, parts of South Korea or four regions in Italy to stay in self-isolation at home. Employees in the healthcare sector are imposed to stay at home for two weeks if they have been in any of the these areas. The government urges Danish companies to pay the corresponding salary to employees who choose to stay at home for two weeks after a visit to the Corona-afflicted areas. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section

On 3 March, the Danish Government required that all healthcare workers (also including anyone working with care of the elderly) that have travelled to a region with high risk of COVID-19 to stay home for two weeks from the date of their return to Denmark. This was done to reduce the risk of vulnerable people being infected. (source: https://politiken.dk/forbrugogliv/sundhedogmotion/art7687039/Sygeplejersker-og-læger-skal-blive-hjemme-efter-rejser-i-coronaområde)

"Authorities in Denmark on Friday asked for all events with over 1,000 attendees to be postpones or cancelled. The recommendation is initially applicable for the rest of March, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at a press briefing." https://www.thelocal.dk/20200306/coronavirus-danish-health-authorities-advise-against-hugs-and-kisses-as-government-requests-cancellation-of-events

Her government, acting on the advice of experts, recommended that events attended by at least 1,000 people be avoided. Since this is merely a recommendation, the data is coded as 0. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-06/denmark-recommends-avoiding-large-gatherings-to-stop-coronavirus /web/20200430214602/ https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=fc651900-8b2b-11ea-8d46-0336bab1d120&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wMy0wNi9kZW5tYXJrLXJlY29tbWVuZHMtYXZvaWRpbmctbGFyZ2UtZ2F0aGVyaW5ncy10by1zdG9wLWNvcm9uYXZpcnVz

Temporary compensation scheme amounting to 75% of the usual salary (90% for hourly wage earners) for employees in order to retain their job and evade unemployment. This scheme is active from 9 March to 9 June https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/pressemoede-i-statsministeriet-150320/

Andrew Wood update: Authorities in Denmark have advised people in the country to avoid using public transport where possible in a measure aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus. Guidelines have also been provided to people taking buses, trains and metros in the country. A specific area in which the public has been encouraged to change its behaviour to hinder coronavirus spread is public transport. In a press statement, the Ministry of Transport and Housing encouraged avoiding peak periods if possible, to reduce crowds. Cannot archive source: [ https://www.thelocal.dk/20200310/coronavirus-in-denmark-these-are-the-recommendations-for-using-public-transport] Updated from old description: Cannot rearchive as information gone: https://intl.m.dk/travel-information/coronavirus-covid-19/ Public transport not closed.Initially train frequency and numbers increased to avoid crowding, nut now decreased due to lack of demand People recommended to travel at different times but public transport is not closed.

Recommendation on March 11 that all employees in non-critical functions should be sent home to work from home. Sending home all non-essential public sector employees occurs on 13th March, schools close on 16th March. They should work from home if possible, but if not should be given paid leave. However employees in the health sector, the elderly care sector and the police have to stay at their posts. https://www.translatetheweb.com/?from=da&to=en&ref=SERP&dl=en&rr=UC&a= https%3a%2f%2fwww.sst.dk%2fda%2fcorona-eng%2ffaq

Ban on high-risk regions. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321976/denmark-government-closes-schools-and-universities-due-to-covid-19-march-11-update-3 'Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously announced on Tuesday, March 10, that all flights arriving from areas considered "high-risk" due to COVID-19 would be suspended for at least 14 days. High-risk areas include Italy's Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Veneto, Marche, and Valle d'Aosta regions, as well as Iran, Ischgl (Austria), Hubei province (China), and Daegu city and Gyeongbuk province in South Korea. Individuals arriving in Denmark from high-risk areas will not be allowed to enter the airport or use public transportation."

On 11 March, the Danish Health Authority announced that only people hospitalized with severe signs of respiratory illness or shortness of breath, will be examined for COVID-19 infection. Hence, even if you show symptoms of Covid-19, if you are not one of the most severe cases, you will likely not be tested (source: https://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE12003712/sundhedsstyrelsen-skifter-strategi-ikke-alle-coronasymptomer-skal-testes/)

Announcing the measures, prime minister Mette Fredericksen said day-care centres would be closed from Monday and university and school students sent home from Friday, and also urged all events with more than 100 people to be cancelled, tightening the number from 1,000 previously. (source: https://in.news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-denmark-lockdown-surge-cases-100437404.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIxdb58a9BRANOiBkGJrMpnb1iIqqBsdKEzEACvS6FxAnelUC1ZiSoorpkoc7rU3uUWlAdjW1ctT03_qr-AbmLdMNx7tHaMmm22JpWbiWUD-GVjJ0GacRVDq2NxbNVgP5Xfqfvx6aqrVy3HiA47IPKWVDk4W3PJX1P5ZGWXCRb3i)

Recommendation on March 11 that all employees in non-critical functions should be sent home to work from home. Sending home all non-essential public sector employees occurs on 13th March, schools close on 16th March. They should work from home if possible, but if not should be given paid leave. However employees in the health sector, the elderly care sector and the police have to stay at their posts. https://www.translatetheweb.com/?from=da&to=en&ref=SERP&dl=en&rr=UC&a= https%3a%2f%2fwww.sst.dk%2fda%2fcorona-eng%2ffaq

Public culture and sports facilities are closed. Assemblies of more than 100 persons are strongly discouraged. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section /web/20200430215904/ https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section

All non-critical public sector employees are required to work from home until 30 March (extended until May 10th). In addition, private sector firms are asked to use work-at-home as much as possible. /web/20200430221135/ https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section

No specific report, but judging from the Limit use of public transport, it could be recommended. https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2020-03-11-danmark-lukker-ned-her-er-regeringens-nye-tiltag https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2020-03-11-danmark-lukker-ned-her-er-regeringens-nye-tiltag /web/20200430222302/ https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2020-03-11-danmark-lukker-ned-her-er-regeringens-nye-tiltag

Effective 12:00 p.m. on March 14 the government of Denmark closed its borders to all but Danish citizens, individuals with Danish work or residency permits, and those the Danish government determines have a critical purpose of travel (eg, someone commissioned to provide goods or services in Denmark). The closures will be in effect until April 13. (source: https://politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/in-english/minstry-of-justice-12-03-2020)

Meetings of more than 100 people banned https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/11/denmark-second-european-country-impose-lockdown-coronavirus-12384677/ https://politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/in-english/new-measures-against-covid-19

Starting on 18 March at 10:00 AM, a number of further restrictions were introduced: it became illegal to assemble more than ten people in public, all shopping centres and stores with close contact such as hairdressers and nightclubs must be closed, restaurants can only serve take-away, and other businesses must ensure that there is enough space between customers. Unlike previous restrictions on the number of people allowed to assemble, the new restrictions are not merely a recommendation, and breaking the new restrictions is associated with fines of DKK1500. (source: https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/faa-overblikket-over-de-nye-corona-tiltag-se-hvad-du-ikke-maa-fra-i-dag-klokken-10)

https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/faa-overblikket-over-de-nye-corona-tiltag-se-hvad-du-ikke-maa-fra-i-dag-klokken-10 /web/20200430220705/ https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/faa-overblikket-over-de-nye-corona-tiltag-se-hvad-du-ikke-maa-fra-i-dag-klokken-10

"Effective March 20, only three land ports of entry between Germany and Denmark are operational: Sæd, Frøslev, and Kruså. Train and ferry service between Denmark and Germany is still operational via certain locations. " https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/

Patients with serious or worsened symptoms, or patients categorised as specifically vulnerable can be recommended by their local doctor to be examined at a COVID-19 admission ward, to then be considered to be tested for COVID-19. https://mino.dk/covid19/english/

However, Denmark's lockdown has been far less restrictive than those in France or the UK. There is no stay-at-home order. Although bars, gyms and hairdressers are closed, many shops remain open. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52226763 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52226763

Schools are still closed for students older than 12 years throughout the country. However, primary schools and kindergartens are opened as of 15/04/2020 again. Denmark is the first country in Europe to reopen its schools for some students under stricter hygiene regulations and social distancing measures in classrooms. https://www.ft.com/content/de2027d4-5153-462b-a38d-75b7a5ddad17

In the recent weeks of partial lockdown of the Danish society, the number of passengers using public transport has been down by more than 80 per cent. The current timetables for busses, the light rail, trains and the metro have therefore been downscaled. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/covid19-first-step-of-controlled-reopening-of-the-danish-society

However, Denmark's lockdown has been far less restrictive than those in France or the UK. There is no stay-at-home order. Although bars, gyms and hairdressers are closed, many shops remain open. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52226763

Tax payment postponements, better access to loans in order to cover for fixed costs. Some of these policies have been in place longer, but this adjustment to the earlier economic measures mention the postponement of payments explicitly for the first time and hence it is coded on that day. https://fm.dk/nyheder/nyhedsarkiv/2020/april/regeringen-og-alle-folketingets-partier-er-enige-om-at-justere-og-udvide-hjaelpepakker-til-dansk-oekonomi/

Some professions like hairdressers, driving schools are allowed to re-open from 20/04/2020 https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/aftale-vedroerende-udvidelse-af-den-foerste-fase-af-en-kontrolleret-genaabning/

Over-writing on previously input data since Denmark announced that it will be conducting comprehensive testing of everybody with coronavirus symptoms, even mild. https://www.ft.com/content/a31e3db9-9e85-4e30-9ce2-210f5ffc4d36

Danish Government launches COVIDmeter tracking service as lockdown restrictions are lifted They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity. https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/europe/danish-government-launches-covidmeter-tracking-service-lockdown-restrictions-are-lifted

Temporary compensation scheme amounting to 75% of the usual salary (90% for hourly wage earners) for employees in order to retain their job and evade unemployment. This scheme is active from 9 March to 9 June https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/pressemoede-i-statsministeriet-150320/

Tax payment postponements, better access to loans in order to cover for fixed costs. Some of these policies have been in place longer, but this adjustment to the earlier economic measures mention the postponement of payments explicitly for the first time and hence it is coded on that day. https://fm.dk/nyheder/nyhedsarkiv/2020/april/regeringen-og-alle-folketingets-partier-er-enige-om-at-justere-og-udvide-hjaelpepakker-til-dansk-oekonomi/

In public, gatherings are now allowed up to a maximum of 50. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

Full reopening of the retail sector (11 May 2020) The entire retail sector, including shopping centres, can reopen if they follow the guidelines agreed by the sector partnership: Guidelines for a careful layout of shopping-goods shops and other retail shops in light of the outbreak of COVID-19. Restaurants and cafes will slowly come to life again (18 May 2020) Restaurants, cafes and similar establishments can start serving food and drinks if they follow specific guidelines on opening hours, physical distancing, etc. Private sector employees working from home It has been accepted that a large number of private sector employees will again report for work as usual at their workplaces. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

Public transport In the recent weeks of partial lockdown of the Danish society, the number of passengers using public transport has been down by more than 80 per cent. The current timetables for busses, the light rail, trains and the metro have therefore been downscaled. A consequence of the controlled reopening of society is that the number of passengers will increase. To avoid excessive passenger density, a considerable upscaling of public transport has been made as from Tuesday, 14 April 2020 in Metropolitan Copenhagen in particular. The upscaling will involve more departures and longer trains. Users, schools and workplaces must also contribute to an even use of public transport through flexible planning. Moreover, the increased cleaning frequency on common contact surfaces in public transport means and at stations will remain at the same high level. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

Full reopening of the retail sector (11 May 2020) The entire retail sector, including shopping centres, can reopen if they follow the guidelines agreed by the sector partnership: Guidelines for a careful layout of shopping-goods shops and other retail shops in light of the outbreak of COVID-19. Restaurants and cafes will slowly come to life again (18 May 2020) Restaurants, cafes and similar establishments can start serving food and drinks if they follow specific guidelines on opening hours, physical distancing, etc. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

Temporary border control and entry restrictions Temporary border control and entry restrictions came into effect at all Danish borders on 14 March 2020. The period of border checks, which do not usually include freight transports, has been extended until further notice. Stricter travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continuously changed its travel advice, but froze the breakdown of the world into red and orange areas as at 17 March 2020. Danish citizens returning from abroad are strongly urged to isolate themselves at home for two weeks and Danish citizens are advised against all but essential travel abroad at least until 1 June 2020. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

An offensive testing strategy comprising the testing of both a cohort of healthcare staff and a cohort of the general population, the tracking and tracing of outbreaks of coronavirus and home isolation of people with coronavirus. A representative portion of the population will be tested at regular intervals based on a clear plan. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-denmark/denmark-increases-testing-contact-tracing-to-prevent-second-coronavirus-wave-idUSL8N2CU2W5 Danish Government launches COVIDmeter tracking service as lockdown restrictions are lifted They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity. https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/europe/danish-government-launches-covidmeter-tracking-service-lockdown-restrictions-are-lifted

Pupils in the sixth to tenth grades back to school (18 May 2020) Older children are allowed back to school. Local authorities and schools are given flexibility to make detailed practical plans in compliance with the health protection guidelines to be agreed by the sector partnership. This also applies to after-school clubs. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/latest-news-and-hotlines/agreement-on-phase-two-of-the-controlled-reopening

As of May 18th the following have re-opened in Denmark: -Restaurants and cafés may -Libraries, churches and religious communities - Popular outdoors sports and professional sport without spectators are also allowed. -Safari parks, where guests drive around in cars, are allowed to open. In order to open, organisations and institutions must comply with guidelines regarding distance and hygiene. https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/travel-essentials/coronavirus

Sports clubs and association activities – outdoors Outdoor activities are now allowed if performed in a manner deemed safe from a public health perspective. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

From May 25 2020, people with a permanent residence in one of the five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) or Germany will be allowed to re-enter Denmark if they fall into the following categories: -Business trips to and from Denmark if they are carried out responsibly in terms of health, may be resumed if the applicable precautionary measures are followed. Business trips must comply with industry-specific security precautions. -People who own a summer house in Denmark -Persons who have a relationship with a person living in Denmark or who are engaged to a person living in Denmark -People who have grandparents in Denmark Except for the above, general family visits, tourism trips, business trips, study trips or similar are not grounds for entry into Denmark that are worthy of recognition. https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/travel-essentials/coronavirus https://www.thelocal.dk/20200521/museums-high-schools-and-borders-next-reopening-plans-announced

From May 27 2020, high schools, adult education and language centres can reopen. This means the oldest school children, from ages 16, can return to school before the summer holiday. However, students in the last year of high-school will not return to school. Likewise, universities remain closed and continue to teach online. Evening, music and cultural schools, scouts, as well as outdoor amusement parks and summer activities for children and young people can also reopen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200521/museums-high-schools-and-borders-next-reopening-plans-announced In Danish (government press release): https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/aftale-om-yderligere-genaabning-i-fase-2/

Danish government fact sheet on testing shows that testing is now very widely available across the country including mobile testing stations for anyone who wishes to get tested. Visitors entering Denmark are encouraged to get tested at the border. Even Copenhagen airport has a walk-in testing centre. https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/fact-sheet-regarding-tests.pdf?la=en&hash=FD45C474A3A07455FFB65E41CC9B6DCE42DD98A4

As part of the 3rd phase of reopening Denmark, on June 8th 2020 the ban on gatherings was lifted from 10 people to 50 people. However, gatherings of up to 500 people are now allowed 'under certain conditions' in relation to weddings and large parties, conferences and AGMs/general meetings and the Danish Superliga (football). Indoor sports activities were also re-opened including swimming pools and fitness centres. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-denmark/denmark-to-allow-public-gatherings-of-200-in-august-idUSKBN23F0FI https://kum.dk/nyheder-og-presse/pressemeddelelser/nyheder/nu-genaabner-endnu-mere-idraet-og-foreningsliv/1/1/ https://mino.dk/covid19/english/

Starting June 15th, Denmark reopened its borders to visitors from Norway, Iceland, and Germany. Restrictions apply to visitors from these countries including a minimum of 6 nights in the country is required in order to enter – overnight stays are not allowed in Copenhagen. Sample screening tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the borders. https://mino.dk/covid19/english/

Danish government announced a further opening of its borders towards countries in the EU/Schengen/UK areas with effect as of 27 June 2020. All EU/Schengen countries have been listed as 'yellow' and thus can be travelled to/from (with precautions) except for the following countries that remain “orange” due to the incidence of new infections or local entry restrictions or significant quarantine requirements: Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and the UK. https://um.dk/en/news/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=C730AB75-D4D9-4310-9AF8-787AF4272F64

As of July 1st, the Danish government took the decision to extend the list of those from outside the EU who could come to Denmark, as part of its updated European Union travel regime. “This extension will include boyfriends and girlfriends, grandparents and grandchildren. However, there will be a requirement to show negative test result received at most 72 hours before entry,” a press release announcing the decision reads. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/denmark-reopens-its-borders-to-divided-lovers-from-outside-eu/

As of 2 July 2020 no significant changes in the travel advice in terms of countries and regions that may enter Denmark. The travel advice has been eased for the Swedish regions of Kronoberg and Blekinge. https://um.dk/en/news/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=1CFDE8E4-DC48-4015-8621-DBB3C5A68B00

As part of the planned gradual reopening of Denmark, as of 8 July 2020 the number of people who may gathered is raised from 50 to 100 persons. On August 8, gatherings of 200 people will be allowed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200708/denmark-allows-groups-of-100-to-meet-up-again https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/forsamlingsforbuddet-bliver-lempet/

Danish authorities continue to regularly update the list of countries within the EU as well as regions within Nordic neighbours like Sweden that may enter Denmark. Currently Portugal and large parts of Sweden are listed as 'orange' and thus not allowed entry. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travelling-in-or-out-of-denmark/is-my-country-open-or-banned

Testing remains widely available in Denmark and anyone can make an appointment even with on symptoms. https://www.coronaprover.dk/Account/NemIdLogin

Discotheques, nightclubs and the like are still closed. All restaurants, cafes, bars etc. are still open however have to close at midnight. Since 18 May, there has been a ban on staying open from midnight to 5 am, except for takeaway food and drinks and to a certain extent also private parties. The ban is scheduled to apply until at least 1 September 2020. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/extension-of-measures-during-the-covid19-outbreak-in-denmark

The rules remain unchanged. Public events can take place however with a maximum of 500 people if they are mainly seated, and a maximum of 100 people gathering in all other cases (whether in a private or public setting). Premises for sports and recreational activities, including gambling arcades, water parks, play areas, public swimming pools and fitness centres, have been open since 8 June 2020. However, events, activities etc. with more than 100 participants gathering simultaneously at the same location are still banned unless the participants are mainly seated. The ban on gatherings does not extend to professional sports, including the top two male football leagues, the top female football league, the top male handball league, the top female handball league, the top male ice hockey league, the top badminton league, harness races and gallop races at the nine commercial horse racing tracks with licenced drivers and riders as well as other professional branches of sports in which most athletes make a living as athletes. Nor does the ban extend to athletes at senior international level whose primary source of income is their athlete's salary, or who belong to one of the athlete categories of Team Denmark or have been nominated or selected for the Olympic/Paralympic Games. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/extension-of-measures-during-the-covid19-outbreak-in-denmark

The restriction on gatherings of more than 100 people (expanded from 50 to 100 on July 8th) remains in place until August 8th when it is scheduled to increase to 200 people. This ban applies to both indoor and outdoor gatherings, and it applies to both public and private events etc. The ban on gatherings of more than 100 people gathered simultaneously at the same location does not apply to private homes and adjacent gardens where 500 people are allowed to gather. However, this exemption to the ban on gatherings does not apply to courtyards and the like which are at the disposal of residents from a large number of homes. The ban on gatherings of more than 100 people gathered at simultaneously the same location does not apply to premises, locations, events, activities etc. at which customers, visitors or participants are mainly seated. Music venues with a seated audience can stay open. However, a maximum of 500 people can be allowed access to the music venue. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/extension-of-measures-during-the-covid19-outbreak-in-denmark

As part of phase 4, in early August all educational programmes are reopened this includes universities. There are still conditions and social distancing applies. Universities are now listing themselves as physically 'open.' https://uniavisen.dk/en/overview-this-is-how-danish-universities-will-reopen/ https://www.dtu.dk/english/Service/coronavirus/partial-reopening-in-phases

The ban on events, activities etc. with more than 500 participants is extended until at least 31 August 2020 https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

The ban on events, activities etc. with more than 500 participants is extended until at least 31 August 2020 https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

Danish authorities continue to regularly update the list of countries that are banned or not banned from entry. Link: https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travelling-in-or-out-of-denmark/is-my-country-open-or-banned

Denmark is trying to further expand its communication efforts about COVID-19. Link: https://www.sst.dk/da/Nyheder/2020/Sundhedsstyrelsen-udvider-COVID-19-kommunikationsindsatsen

Testing capacity is increased. Link: https://www.rm.dk/om-os/aktuelt/nyheder/nyheder-2020/august-20/mere-robust-covid-testplan/

The Danish government announced that venues such as nightclubs and discotheques (that is, venues with few seats, a dance floor etc.) must stay closed until 31 October 2020. They had been scheduled to reopen on 31 August 2020. If a venue that used to be a nightclub etc. operated in compliance with the rules applicable in that field can alter the layout of the venue and the activities performed to comply with the rules applicable to restaurants, bars etc., the venue can open on the same conditions as the latter. The opening hours permitted for restaurants, bars, cafes etc. with the required licences will be extended to 2.00 am on the condition that no new guests are allowed in after 11.00 pm. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

The government announced that the ban on gatherings of more than 100 people is extended until 31 October 2020, but the parties to the agreement will assess by the end of September 2020 whether there is a basis for an earlier easing of the ban on gatherings. The ban on gatherings of more than 500 people is extended until 31 October 2020. A ban is imposed on gatherings of more than 200 at outdoor burial and funeral services. Premises used as music venues with a standing audience are currently closed. Gatherings of more than 500 people at the same location at Super League football matches have already been allowed. The Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and the Minister for Culture will involve the relevant sector partnerships and the parties to the agreement to identify whether it is safe from a public health perspective to include in the reopening more music venues, professional sports events and sports activities for the general public, cultural events, including theatre plays, concerts, cinemas, TV productions etc., and trade fair and exhibition venues. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

The government announced that the ban on gatherings of more than 100 people is extended until 31 October 2020, but the parties to the agreement will assess by the end of September 2020 whether there is a basis for an earlier easing of the ban on gatherings. The ban on gatherings of more than 500 people is extended until 31 October 2020. A ban is imposed on gatherings of more than 200 at outdoor burial and funeral services. Premises used as music venues with a standing audience are currently closed. Gatherings of more than 500 people at the same location at Super League football matches have already been allowed. The Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and the Minister for Culture will involve the relevant sector partnerships and the parties to the agreement to identify whether it is safe from a public health perspective to include in the reopening more music venues, professional sports events and sports activities for the general public, cultural events, including theatre plays, concerts, cinemas, TV productions etc., and trade fair and exhibition venues. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lifted international travel controls for a select list of countries. Borders remain closed for countries not included on the latest update from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/travel-essentials/safe-travel-denmark

A government press release announces that the Government will set up additional laboratory facilities in Western Denmark operated by Testing Centre Denmark (TestCenter Danmark) to reduce the transportation and response times when testing. It is a clear target that 80 per cent must have access to COVID-19 testing within 24 hours and that 80 per cent will receive a test response the day after the test. https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark

The Danish Ministry of Transport and Housing issued a press release that as of 22 August 2020, all passengers aged 12 or more must wear face masks or shields on all means of public transport, on ferries and in taxis. Customer-facing staff must also wear face masks or shields. https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/genaabning/face-masks-or-shields-required-on-all-forms-of-public-transport-from-22-august-2020.pdf?la=en&hash=3438F39C3B8F72E5FA2BE5BC514308FF091C910C