Denmark: Authorities ease COVID-19 domestic restrictions from May 21 /update 35

Denmark eases COVID-19-related domestic restrictions from May 21; international entry restrictions largely unchanged since early May.

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Authorities in Denmark have eased COVID-19-related domestic restrictions. Effective May 21, all businesses except for nightclubs and discotheques are allowed to reopen nationwide. In addition, all businesses may have up to 20 percent of staff on-site. Furthermore, attendance limits have increased for indoor gatherings from 25 to 50 persons, and from 75 to 100 persons for outdoor gatherings.

Other existing domestic restrictions remain in force, including mandates on social distancing and the use of protective facemasks. Certain industry-specific operating requirements are also still in place; conferences, as well as professional and business events, are allowed to be held and host up to 1,000 persons, provided all attendees hold Coronapas COVID-19 passports. Cultural events may take place with up to 2,000 Coronapas holders in attendance. Fitness centers and gyms may also open for persons with Coronapas.

Coronapas passports are issued electronically or in paper form to individuals who meet one of the following three criteria:

Have tested negative for COVID-19 within the previous 72 hours;
Have been vaccinated against COVID-19; or
Have recovered from COVID-19.

International Entry Restrictions
Most travel from outside the EEA, with the exception of that from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand, is prohibited. Exemptions are in place for EU nationals or residents and their family members, individuals carrying out essential work, or persons traveling for urgent reasons.

The Danish government applies international travel restrictions using a color-coded system for classifying foreign countries as being at one of three risk levels (red, orange, or yellow in decreasing order of transmission potential) based on local infection rates and the presence of variant strains. Travelers arriving from "yellow" countries or regions do not need to self-isolate upon entry. Those arriving from ''orange'' and "red" areas must self-isolate for 10 days upon entry. All incoming travelers must still present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours prior to travel.

Fully vaccinated citizens and residents of Denmark, as well as fully vaccinated tourists from yellow and orange countries, are able to travel to Denmark without restrictions.

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.