Denmark: Authorities to ease COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings effective March 22 /update 31

Denmark to ease COVID-19-related limits on gatherings as of March 22. International entry restrictions remain in place.

Event

Authorities in Denmark plan to ease COVID-19-related restrictions on gatherings. Starting March 22, the number of persons allowed to participate in outdoor gatherings will increase from five to 10; the cap remains five people for indoor gatherings. In addition, the number of individuals allowed to attend organized outdoor sports or leisure activities will increase from 25 to 50.

Other existing domestic restrictions will remain in force, including the following:

Protective facemasks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces, and social distancing mandates remain in force.
Bars, clubs, cafes, restaurants, libraries, museums, theaters, and concert venues, as well as gyms and fitness centers, are closed.
Individuals are encouraged to work from home where possible. Certain industry-specific operating requirements are also still in place.

International Entry Restrictions
International travel restrictions will remain in force through at least April 5. The Danish government has classified all countries worldwide at the "red" alert level; all nonresident foreign travelers arriving by air must present a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival. The test must have been taken no more than 24 hours before departing for Denmark; children under the age of 12 are exempt from this requirement. While Danish nationals and residents are not specifically required to present a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival, all passengers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 24 hours earlier before being permitted to board flights to Denmark. Passengers who are unable to produce a negative COVID-19 test result due to having been infected with the virus previously must present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result that is more than 14 days old. Additionally, nonresident foreign nationals must have a justifiable purpose for their travel, such as work, study, or family reasons. Flights from Greenland and the Faroe Islands are exempt from these requirements. Furthermore, authorities continue to recommend against all travel abroad.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.