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From a German perspective, there is currently only one corona risk zone in Denmark, namely the Hovedstaden region. The neighboring country, on the other hand, is watching with concern the rapidly increasing number of infections in Germany, and is now largely closing the common border for tourists.
As of Saturday, people from Germany can only enter the country if they have a valid reason. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it. A valid reason for entry can be given if a German works in Denmark or wants to visit his family or partner. Vacation travel, on the other hand, is again prohibited with a few exceptions.
Germans who own a holiday home in Denmark are exempt from the new rule, as Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said. Even those who are already in the country do not have to leave in a hurry. From the Schleswig-Holstein border region, it should still be possible to enter the country for the time being, as long as the number of infections does not exceed 30 per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days.
Danish authorities advise against traveling abroad if there have been more than 30 new corona infections per 100,000 inhabitants in a week. The measure will be withdrawn if the value falls below 20 again.
Anyone returning to Denmark from a country with a value greater than 30 will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. Danish quarantine rules now apply to all European countries except Norway, Greece and some regions of Sweden.
Record number of infections in Denmark, but also more tests
The number of new infections also hit a record in Denmark on Thursday. From Wednesday to Thursday, 760 new cases were registered, as announced by the State Institute of Health. However, virologists point out that the high number does not have to mean that more people are now infected than in the spring, because many more are now being tested.
In view of the growing number of new infections, the Danish government has promised tougher measures in the country. “The next two or three days will be decisive,” said Health Minister Magnus Heunicke. Much of the public in Denmark already has to wear mouth and nose protection. No more than 50 people are allowed in meetings. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the Ritzau news agency that Danes could hope the company’s traditional Christmas celebrations would not take place.
