Denmark: COVID-19 National Strategy

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Resources

Danish Health Authority
Danish Medicines Agency
Danish Patient Safety Authority
Joint Public Authority
Ministry of Health
National Board of Health
Statens Serum Institut (SSI)
The Danish Regions

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Reopening Plans: Schools< Festivals, Workplaces

“From May 21, educational institutions open for 100% attendance for the remaining students in youth and adult education and 50% attendance for students in higher education.

“When it comes to summer’s festivals, it has been agreed that they will follow the advice agreed upon by the government’s expert group: as it looks now, outdoor festivals will be able to be held with 2.000 standing guests divided into groups of 200 people. From August 1, it will be raised to 5.000 people with sections of 500 people. However, that limit may be raised to 10.000 persons “when deemed medically sound.”

“A plan for the gradual normalization of physical attendance at workplaces, starting on 21 May 2021, will be drawn up and discussed with the parties for agreement (https://www.justitsministeriet.dk/pressemeddelelse/ny-aftale-om-yderligere-genaabning/).”

Source: COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor. A project of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, the European Commission, and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. Last accessed June 9, 2021.

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Plans For Reopening

“On May 4, a large majority of the Parliament agreed to open further as part of the gradual reopening of Denmark. The agreement comes as a follow-up to the Framework Agreement on the plan for the reopening of Denmark of 22 March 2021. The new agreement implements the already agreed reopening per May 6, of conferences, venues, theaters, and cinemas and similar other premises where cultural activities are practiced, as well as of indoor sports for persons over 18 years of age. From May 6, further openings include:

“• The assembly ceiling is raised to 25, indoors and 75, outdoors.
“• Fitness centers open to people over the age of 18 against the showing of coronapas.
“• The requirement for advance table reservations for indoor dining (the so-called 30-minute rule) will be abolished.
“• Restaurants etc. keep open after 23:00 for special private events where participants know each other in advance.
“• More children and young people can return to school physically. Schools open for 100%, attendance for 5.-8. class in primary school, students in vocational education and for graduate students in primary school and in youth and adult education nationally.”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Investigation of Nursing Home Deaths Planned

“March 15: A majority of the political parties has agreed to conduct an investigation about Covid-19 related deaths in nursing homes.”.

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Additional Reopening Steps From March 22

“March 18: Political agreement on additional re-opening steps from Monday, March 22

“• The assembly restriction for outdoor gatherings is raised from 5 to 10 persons. It is still recommended to adhere to the limit of 5 persons for indoor gatherings in private homes.
“• The limit is raised from 25 to 50 participants in organized outdoor sports activities.
“• Pupils in their final year of primary, youth and adult educations in the Capitol region are allowed to meet on the same conditions as in the other regions.
“• Vocational/technical school students are allowed to meet physically, when virtual teaching is not possible.
“• Outdoor religious services may include up to 50 persons
(https://www.stm.dk/presse/pressemeddelelser/aftale-om-ekstra-genaabning-foer-6-april-2021/).

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Elements of Further Reopening of Society by March 15

“On March 9 the following elements of a further reopening of society by March 15 were suggested by the government and approved by the Parliamentary Committee for Epidemics:

“• Continuation of schools, etc. and folk high schools (long courses) open throughout the country.
“• Graduating students in primary schools as well as in youth and adult education in East Jutland, South Jutland, Funen and West and South Zealand can return with 50% attendance (i.e. every other week) according to the same model as the opening in North Jutland and West Jutland.
“• Students in 5.-8. class and non-graduate students in youth education in all parts of the country can attend outdoor classes once a week. The same applies to graduating students in primary school and graduating students in upper secondary education in parts of the country where 50% attendance has not yet been opened. In primary and lower secondary school, there will be a strong call for staff and pupils to have a negative test result at attendance that is at most 72 hours old, while a corresponding negative test result for staff and pupils in upper secondary education will be a requirement.
“• Primary schools can return with 100% attendance on non-bridged islands according to the same model as the opening on Bornholm.
“• Specialty stores of 5,000 m2 or more can have up to 250 customers, and appointments are removed as a requirement for stores of less than 10,000 m2. The requirement for an appointment can be deviated from if another model is established that reduces the risk of collusion (https://www.justitsministeriet.dk/pressemeddelelse/implementering-af-politisk-forstaaelse-af-24-februar-2021-om-genaabning/).

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Current Lockdown Extended To End Of February

“January 29: the government announced that all current lockdown measures will be prolonged until February 28.”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Religious Exemptions From Assembly Bans

“January 7, 2021: Exemptions from assembly bans for churches and other religious groups have changed. As of January 17, the following applies: there must be 2 meters between participants and 7,5 m2 space for all individuals. Services must be limited to 30 minutes and it is recommended that attendants do not engage in singing. All other religious/church related activities must adhere to the general limitation of 5 persons, except outdoor funerals where the limit is 50 persons
(https://www.km.dk/fileadmin/share/dokumenter/nyheder/Retningslinjer__fra_7._januar_2021.pdf).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Heightened Restrictions Extended

“On December 29, the Government announced that the restrictions imposed on December 16 will be extended until January 17. These include:
“• Restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, sports arenas, fitness centers, cultural institutions, etc. must be closed to the public. Restaurants can still sell take-away food. No alcohol can be sold after 10pm.
“• All major shopping centers would be closed.
“• All remaining retail shops will be closed.
“• Small service businesses such as hairdressers, massage parlors and tattoo shops will be closed.
“• Children from 0 grade and higher in lower secondary school and students in higher educations will only receive virtual education.
“• Employers in public workplaces are encouraged to ensure that their employees work from home except for critical functions (health care, etc.). Private workplaces are strongly encouraged to do the same.

“On January 5, 2021: The Government announced new restrictions until January 17 due to the new COVID-19 mutation from the UK now also identified in Denmark. The restrictions include:
“• The general assembly ban is reduced from maximum 10 persons to maximum 5 persons
“• The previous exceptions from the assembly ban implying the possibility of up to 500 people if sitting at certain events (cultural, sports and conferences, etc.) are no longer in force. The restrictions, however, are still not covering usual work situations, exams, etc. requiring physical presence and people practicing professional sports.
“• Recommendations regarding persons in private homes are adjusted to maximum 5 persons (including own household) – however, this is not in force for households larger than 5 persons.
“• Recommendation on number of social contacts is reduced to maximum 5 social contacts besides own household and work place.
“• The distancing requirement is increased from 1 meter to 2 meters in shops, etc.
“• Outdoor cultural institutions, entertainment parks, zoo’s etc. should be closed (from January 8)
“• Day care is still open, but parents are encouraged to keep the children at home if possible.

“The Government strongly encourages cancellation of all appointments and working from home if possible (https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2021/Januar/Skaerpet-forsamlingsforbud-og-oevrige-tiltag.aspx).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Special Restrictions Extended To More Municipalities

“December 10: Motivated by further increasing numbers of infected persons in larger parts of the country, the government announced that the special restrictions for the 38 municipalities will now also include additional 31 municipalities (from December 11 until January 3), thereby covering 79% of the Danish population (https://www.sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/December/Udvidelse-af-skaerpede-tiltag-til-i-alt-69-kommuner.aspx).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Face Coverings In Public Transit

“December 9: the Ministry of Transportation announced that the requirement of wearing protective face masks in public transport has been prolonged until March 1 (https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2020-12-09-krav-om-mundbind-i-offentlig-transport-forlaenges-til-marts).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Country-Wide Restrictions Extended To February 28

“December 7: As the number of infections are generally still increasing, the government has announced that the country wide restrictions of October 26 and December 1 will be prolonged until February 28 (ban on assemblies of more than 10 persons in public spaces; similar recommendation for private gatherings, homework recommended when possible, protective face masks in public transportation and indoor areas with public access, restrictions on opening hours and alcohol serving for restaurants and bars, etc).

“Due to the high and rapidly increasing infection rates in the Capital area, Odense and Århus as well as some other parts of the country, special restrictions were announced by the government for 38 Danish municipalities from December 9 to January 3. These include:

“- Restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, sports arenas, fitness centers, cultural institutions, etc. must be closed to the public. Restaurants can still sell take-away food.

“- Children from 5th grade and higher in lower secondary school and students in higher educations in the 38 municipalities will only receive virtual education.

“- Employers in public workplaces are encouraged to ensure that their employees work from home except for critical functions (health care, etc.). Private workplaces are strongly encouraged to do the same.

“- Shops are encouraged to ensure limited crowding and families are encouraged to limit Christmas shopping to one person at the time.

“The inhabitants of the 38 municipalities are strongly encouraged to comply with these restrictions, even if they visit other parts of the country
(https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/December/~/media/Filer%20-%20dokumenter/01-corona/07122020-COVID-19-TILTAG/03-pjece-covid-19-tiltag.pdf).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Heightened Restrictions In Copenhagen

“December 1: Due to the rising number of infections in the Copenhagen area, the Government has announced new restriction and measures that will come into force from December 7 until January 2, 2021 in the Copenhagen area including 17 municipalities. This implies that workplaces, both public and private, are strongly encouraged to ensure that employees who can carry out their work without physical attendance at the workplace do so. In primary schools, in upper secondary school and adult education, it is recommended that dining takes place in classrooms and not in common areas. A ban on teaching across classes in upper secondary school and adult education is introduced. Music and sports lessons should be canceled in youth and adult education. Higher education is encouraged to switch to digital teaching and digital exams whenever possible. For sports and leisure activities, only up to 10 persons may be present in the same place at the same time.

“For the whole country, restrictions are being introduced on the number of people in department stores and shops larger than 2,000 square meters. Unidirectional movement will be introduced in larger stores. Stores are encouraged to extend their opening hours and limit the number of customers. Pedestrian streets must also be one-way. At the same time, Danes are encouraged to do their Christmas shopping alone (https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/December/Nye-Covid-19-tiltag-i-Hovedstadsomraadet.aspx).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Reimposition of National Restrictions

“On November 20, the national government announced that the national restrictions of October 23 and in force until November 22 will be extended until December 13 (ban on assemblies of more than 10 persons in public spaces; similar recommendation for private gatherings). Informally, the Prime Minister has indicated, that the restrictions will probably be prolonged until the end of December or maybe for even longer and due to a high incidence of COVID-19 at present, more restrictions may be introduced (https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/November/De-gaeldende-nationale-tiltag-forlaenges.aspx).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Restrictions In Seven Municipalities of Jutland Lifted

“On November 19 the national government suspended most of the restrictions in the seven municipalities in Northern Jutland, effective on November 19, November 20 or November 23 (the gradual easing is due to practical reasons –for example, because schools are closed during the weekend). The decision was based on widespread testing of citizens in the seven municipalities, a major fall in the share of the population with a mink-strand of COVID-19, and the Statens Serum Institut’s assessment that the cluster-5 variant has probably become extinct. The intensified testing in the seven municipalities continues; citizens from other countries are still asked to undergo a test, before they leave the municipalities, and citizens from other countries are asked not to enter one of the seven municipalities
(https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/November/~/media/Filer%20-%20dokumenter/01-corona/Nordjylland-med-lempelser-pr-191120.pdf).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Heightened Restrictions In Seven Municipalities To Control New Strand Of Covid-19

“On November 5, the national government announced a number of restrictions in seven municipalities in the Northern part of Jutland to eliminate the new strand of COVID-19 which has been found in 11 people in the seven municipalities and in one person on the island of Zealand:

“- From November 5 to December 3, restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, sports arenas, fitness centers, cultural institutions etc. must be closed to the public.
“- From November 9 to December 3 public transport between the municipalities and between the municipalities and the rest of the country will be disbanded except for people in jobs of critical importance to society. The ban does not apply to school buses.
“- From November 9 to December 3, publics in 5-8th grade in lower secondary school and students in higher educations with residence in the affected municipalities will only receive virtual education.
“- From November 9 to December 3, the exceptions to the assembly ban, which apply in the rest of Denmark, do not apply to the affected municipalities.

“From November 9 (but preferably voluntarily from November 5) to December 3 the national government recommends that:
“- All citizens in the seven municipalities do not enter another municipality, unless this is absolutely necessary – for example to maintain functions of critical importance to society.
“- All citizens living outside the seven municipalities do not enter one of the seven municipalities, unless this is absolutely necessary
“- Employers in the seven municipalities do not allow workers, customers etc. living in other municipalities on their premises – this applies especially to people arriving from abroad.
“- Migrant workers in the seven municipalities stay there until December 3 – and undergo test for COVID-19 if it is absolutely necessary for them to go to their home country.
“- People living outside Denmark do not go to one of the seven municipalities (https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/November/~/media/Filer%20-%20dokumenter/01-corona/Faktaark-om-restriktioner-i-NJ.pdf).

“From November 9 to December 3, people going to Denmark to work or stay in one of the seven municipalities will generally not be let into Denmark, unless they live in Denmark or are Danish citizens (https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/November/~/media/Filer%20-%20dokumenter/01-corona/Faktaark-om-restriktioner-i-NJ.pdf).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: New Restrictions In Hotspots

“By October 22, there were 11 hotspots in Denmark with restricted or prohibited access or restricted to transit only in specific time periods, whereas 4 areas in Copenhagen were changed into warning zones under special observation by the police (https://coronasmitte.dk/hotspots-og-opholdsforbud) and (https://politi.dk/koebenhavns-politi/nyhedsliste/opholdsforbudszoner-bliver-til-advarselszoner/2020/10/21).

“By November 3, there were eight hotspots in Denmark with restricted or prohibited access or restricted to transit only in specific time periods (https://coronasmitte.dk/hotspots-og-opholdsforbud).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Restrictions Reimposed In Response To Rising Case Numbers

“October 26: A number of new measures are implemented this week – (https://www.sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/Oktober/~/media/Filer%20-%20dokumenter/Oversigt-over-tiltag-okt2020.pdf).

“The general ban on assemblies in public spaces is reduced from 50 to 10 persons for four weeks. It is also recommended that assemblies in private homes are reduced to max 10 persons. Exemptions to the general assembly restrictions include: Assemblies of up to 50 persons allowed for children and adolescents (up to 21 years). Up to 500 spectators are allowed for sports events if distancing requirements are met.

“A protective face mask or shield must be used in all indoor spaces with public access from October 29 to January 2. This includes shops, sports facilities, youth and adult education, shopping centers, restaurants and bars (when not seated). The requirement to use face masks in public transportation is prolonged to January 2. Protective face masks or shields must be worn at all times in health care settings, elderly care and some social care facilities.

“The sale of alcohol from shops is prohibited after 2200. Bars, restaurants and cafés must close at 22.00, until January 2. It is recommended that workplace social events are cancelled, and that people should continue to work from home as much as possible.

“Restrictions on visits to hospitals and nursing homes are sharpened. Seven municipalities have implemented bans on visits to all nursing homes. All Danes are encouraged to limit social contact to 10 persons outside the household in the coming months.”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Fines For Violating Restrictions

“October 3: The Minister of Justice warns of stricter fines for violating the assembly ban of 50 people at the type of parties for anyone held without permission in an empty building, in a private area or in a public place. Fines will be 4,000 DKR to participate (around 537 euros), and 10,000 DKR to arrange these parties (around 1,344 euros).

“The larger fines will become a reality if the Attorney General can convince the courts in a number of trial cases that penalties must be increased (https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/hoejere-boeder-piratfester-4000-kroner-deltage-10000-arrangere).

“October 8: The restrictions implemented on September 18 implying that restaurants, bars and pubs must close at 10pm all over the country, that facemasks are required in these facilities when not seated, and that the general assembly ban is lowered to 50 people in the whole country except for certain events with sitting arrangements, which can include up to 500 persons, will be prolonged until October 31.”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Restrictions Prolonged In Response To Rising Case Numbers

“September 25: The National Government prolonged the restrictions introduced on September 18 until October 18. Furthermore, the government removed the general permission to arrangements with more than 50 participants, where the participants in general are seated – in effect outlawing parties with more than 50 participants. It is still possible to perform arrangements, where up to 500 people are seated facing in the same direction (cinemas, theatres, stadiums, concerts, etc.) (https://sum.dk/Aktuelt/Nyheder/Coronavirus/2020/September/Stigende-smitte-faar-myndighederne-til-at-forlaenge-og-skaerpe-tiltag-mod-COVID-19.aspx).

“September 28: The Danish Health Authority published new guidelines on the use of face masks at hospitals and in general practices in situations with no specific suspicion of COVID-19-infection:
“health care personnel, patients/citizens and relatives should wear face masks if they cannot keep a distance of at least one meter – two meters if the patient/citizen is in increased risk of COVID-19.

“Meanwhile the Authority abandoned the recommendation that health care personnel should wear face masks if they are face to face with a patient/citizen for more than 15 minutes or have many brief face to face contacts with patients/citizens in a working day.

“The Authority added that it may make it mandatory for health care personnel, patients/citizens and relatives to wear protective equipment (face masks, face shields, etc.) at any time at hospitals and in general practices. If so, the Authority will prepare more detailed guidelines on when to wear the equipment (https://www.sst.dk/da/Nyheder/2020/Nu-skal-masker-bruges-langt-oftere-paa-sygehuse_-plejehjem-og-ved-laegen).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Transition: Border Reopening, Travel Restrictions, and Quarantines

“On June 17, the national government published new criteria, in force from June 27, to allow people from other countries into Denmark and allowing Danish citizens to travel to other countries and return without voluntary self-isolation (‘quarantine’). To fulfill these criteria, the country must have less than 20 people infected with COVID-19 of 100,000 inhabitants a week
“- A country must fulfill certain criteria regarding its testing capacity for COVID-19. These criteria have not been defined yet
“- A country must not place major restrictions on Danish citizens’ access to the country
“- If a country is classified as ’open’, access will be restricted again (‘quarantine’), if the number of citizens diagnosed with COVID-19 exceeds 30 infected by 100,000 inhabitants a week.

“Once a week, the SSI will publish a list of countries registered as “open countries” and ”quarantine countries”, respectively. The first edition of the list will be available on June 25.

“So far, the national government assumes that most countries in the EU and the Schengen-area – and the UK – will be ‘open’. However, Sweden and Portugal will be classified as quarantine countries.

“Regions in the Nordic countries fulfilling the Danish criteria may be classified as open, even if the country as a whole does not fulfill the Danish criteria. Citizens from Schleswig-Holstein in Germany and Skåne, Hallan and Blekinge in Sweden are exempt from the rule that they must make reservations for six overnight stays in order to be allowed to enter Denmark, and even if one of these regions is classified as ‘quarantine’ a citizen from the region may enter Denmark, if he/she has a negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours
(https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/danmark-aabner-graenserne-yderligere-og-lemper-rejsevejledningerne/)

“From June 27, persons from all countries who are in a relationship or engaged to a Danish resident; grandparents and grandchildren to a Danish resident; as well as persons who will go on a business trip or will have a job interview in Denmark are allowed to travel to Denmark, as it is considered a ‘worthy purpose’ for entering Denmark. It requires the documentation of a negative corona test taken at most 72 hours before entry. Relationships must have had a certain duration, usually three months, and the couple must have had regular physical meetings (e.g. relationships consisting solely of written or telephone correspondence, are not considered to be recognized in the context of the current entry restrictions) (https://politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/hvis-du-skal-rejse-ind-i-eller-via-danmark).

“Travel conditions remain unchanged; there are no restrictions but recommendations to avoid contact.

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Transition: Border Reopening and Travel

“As of June 15, it will be possible for non-Danish close relatives to accompany Danish citizens living abroad when traveling to Denmark (https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/ny-graenseaabning-danskere-i-udlandet-kan-tage-aegtefaeller-boern-og-boerneboern-med). A supplementary agreement states that as of June 15, it will also be possible for grandparents, grandchildren, fiancées/sweethearts and persons doing interviews for jobs or traveling for business from the EU, Schengen and Great Britain to visit Denmark. Borders are also opened for citizens living in the German region of Schleswig-Holsten. Finally, borders are opened for persons from the EU, Schengen and Great Britain that own vacation residencies and in Denmark or can document that they are in transit through Denmark. Borders to Sweden remain closed (https://politiken.dk/indland/art7819123/Danmark-åbner-grænserne-yderligere).”

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Planned Phases for Lifting Restrictions

“Phase 3: From June 8

“From June 8, it will be possible for a number of cultural institutions to reopen but no specific dates have yet been set for the reopening of the various institutions.

“The assembly ban will be raised from 10 people to 30-50 people.

“The following can open from June 8:

    “• Cultural institutions and actitives. E.g. museums, theaters, art galleries, cinemas, aquariums, outdoor amusement parks. Other zoos, botanical gardens, etc. Summer activities for children and young people.
    “• Parts of the public sector that are particularly prone to backlogs of cases
    “• Public research activities requiring attendance
    “• Adult education targeted unemployed (e.g. AMU) and language centers
    “• Folk schools
    “• Indoor sports and community organisations (e.g. evening schools) It will be further assessed which activities that can be carried out justifiable in terms of public health.

“The agreement states that if the development is better than expected, a major reopening in phase 3 may be considered. The following will be included:

    “•     Increased physical presence in public workplaces
    “•    Full opening of the TV channels: DR and TV2

“Phase 4: From mid-August

“The following will open:

     “•     All other educations.
     “•     Discos, concert venues and nightlife
     “•     Fitness centers, water parks, large indoor playgrounds and swimming pools.

“The ban on events and activities and the like in which more than 500 people are present is maintained until at least August 31.

“The ban on assemblies is assessed at each phase transition.

Denmark’s COVID-19 National Strategy: Transition: Lifting Restrictions

“April 17: A large majority of the Danish parliament decided to expand Phase 1 of the re-opening of the Danish society (previously announced by the Prime Minister to start on 15 April) to include private service-providers, the courts and time-critical research-projects including Ph.D. projects. The re-opening takes effect on Monday April 20.

“The re-opening of the private service sector includes hairdressers and driving schools – the extent of the re-opening of the service sector will be decided upon in cooperation between the state and the relevant business organizations and trade unions (https://politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/seneste-nyt-fra-myndighederne/foerste-trin-i-kontrolleret-genaabning-af-det-danske-samfund). If the re-opening does not include a specific kind of business, the companies in that business will keep the wage subsidy they are currently entitled to.

“The agreement builds on a memo from the SSI, which found that it is possible to extend Phase 1 of the re-opening to other sectors and maintain the decrease in the incidence of COVID-19. The agreement is consistent with recommendations in the memo, that the re-opening should not include restaurants, continuation schools and folk high schools (https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/regeringen-og-bredt-flertal-enige-frisoerer-og-domstole-maa-aabne-paa-mandag)( http://www.stm.dk/_p_14942.html).

“April 20: the Danish Health Authority published guidelines and posters on how hairdressers and other service providers may minimize the risk of infection with COVID-19 when they re-open their business (https://www.sst.dk/da/Nyheder/2020/Saadan-kan-du-forebygge-smitte-ved-taette-kontakter-i-erhvervsmaessig-sammenhaeng).”

Physical Distancing, Facility and Business Closing

“March 3: 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.

“March 6: The government urges all activities with more than 1,000 people to be postponed or cancelled for the rest of March. The Danish National Board of Health calls on citizens to stop greetings that involve shaking hands, kissing and hugging.

“March 13: All non-critical public sector employees are required to work from home until 30 March. In addition, private sector firms are asked to use work-at-home as much as possible. Child care facilities, schools, universities and other educational institutions are closed (converted to online/digital teaching). Public culture and sports facilities are closed. Assemblies of more than 100 persons are strongly discouraged.

“March 14: Danish borders are closed. Danish citizens and foreign citizens with a recognized purpose are still able to enter Denmark. Deployed soldiers are not allowed to return to Denmark on leave for the foreseeable (short-term) future.”

Limits on Gatherings, Facility and Business Closing

“March 18: Further limitations on gatherings are implemented (more than 10 persons prohibited). Restaurants, shopping centers, sports facilities, shops and businesses with close contact are closed. All religious confirmation ceremonies are postponed to after Pentecost in the beginning of June. Hospitals and nursing homes, etc., may reduce access by visitors to reduce the risk of transmission (https://www.retsinformation.dk/Forms/R0710.aspx?id=213463). Prisons do not receive new prisoners, do not allow visits to prisoners, and do not allow prisoners to go on leave (https://www.kriminalforsorgen.dk/corona/). Dentists are required to close their clinics for all non-acute patients for the next three months (https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/nu-er-det-slut-med-tandlaegebesoeg-epidemien-stopper-alle-ikke-kritiske-behandlinger). Further, the Danish Health Authority offers individual recommendations to dormitories on how to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

“March 23: The partial shut down of Denmark is prolonged until April 13.

“March 31: The Danish Parliament passed an act providing the government with the right to forbid gatherings of more than two people in public places – so far the government has not utilized this opportunity:
https://www.ft.dk/ripdf/samling/20191/lovforslag/l158/20191_l158_som_vedtaget.pdf

Testing

“A total of 912 persons were tested from 27 Jan to 7 March. Since 8 March, the daily number of people tested has been below 1,000 except for a peak of 1,800 on 19 March and close to 1,200 on 18 and 19 March. From 30 March the aim is 5,000 tests per day (https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/danske-virksomheder-har-tilbudt-corona-hjaelp-i-en-uge-nu-raekker-myndighederne). The Danish Health Authority has signaled that it expects the daily number of tests to increase to 5,000-10,000 with the recent strategy change, depending on the availability of test kits, etc.”

“By April 13, 72,099 citizens had been tested for COVID-19 (https://www.ssi.dk/aktuelt/sygdomsudbrud/coronavirus).”

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Cookie	Duration	Description
_ga	2 years	This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors.
_gat_UA-71314304-2	1 minute	This is a pattern type cookie set by Google Analytics, where the pattern element on the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. It appears to be a variation of the _gat cookie which is used to limit the amount of data recorded by Google on high traffic volume websites.
_gcl_au	3 months	This cookie is used by Google Analytics to understand user interaction with the website.
_gid	1 day	This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages visted in an anonymous form.

Cookie	Duration	Description
IDE	1 year 24 days	Used by Google DoubleClick and stores information about how the user uses the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile.
test_cookie	15 minutes	This cookie is set by doubleclick.net. The purpose of the cookie is to determine if the user's browser supports cookies.