Denmark: "COVID-19 is not a serious threat to society"... Restrictions to be lifted next month

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 27th (local time), Denmark announced that COVID-19 is no longer a significant threat to society in the country and will effectively lift all restrictions by the 10th of next month, according to major foreign media reports on the 28th.

The Danish government stated in a press release that the current classification of COVID-19 as a socially significant disease will expire on that day, and after discussions with health authorities, expert groups, and the Epidemic Committee, it was decided not to extend this classification.

Magnus Heunicke, Denmark's Minister of Health, explained that COVID-19 is under control and vaccination rates are high, allowing the lifting of special regulations introduced to combat COVID-19. Minister Heunicke announced that 80% of the population aged 12 and over in the country have completed vaccination. However, he emphasized, "We have not yet emerged from the pandemic," and "The government will not hesitate to act swiftly if COVID-19 again threatens important societal functions."

This measure means that Denmark will no longer require the presentation of the 'Corona Pass' introduced in April. The Corona Pass is a certificate showing that a person has either completed all COVID-19 vaccinations, tested negative within 72 hours, or tested positive 2 to 12 weeks prior and thus has immunity. It was mandatory to present this pass when using restaurants, cinemas, gyms, and other facilities. Although this regulation was lifted this month for some places such as museums, it will continue to apply to nightclubs, large events, and similar venues until the 10th of next month. Wearing masks on public transportation has not been mandatory since the 14th of this month. However, entry restrictions into Denmark remain in place.

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