‘Vaccination rate 80%’ Denmark completely lifts domestic corona regulations after 18 months

Denmark became the first European Union (EU) country to completely lift COVID-19-related restrictions on the 10th (local time). It has been over 18 months since the pandemic lockdown.

According to foreign media such as AFP, Denmark lifted the last restriction on presenting a digital pass (vaccination certificate) to enter nightclubs. As a result, all regulatory measures applied in Korea to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 were lifted in 548 days.

This is due to the fact that 80% of the population over the age of 12 has been fully vaccinated. The vaccination rate for people over 65 years of age is 96%.

The Danish government announced on the 27th of last month that it would lift virtually all restrictions it has taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, saying that it is no longer a serious threat to society.

The Danish authorities are of the view that the coronavirus is at a controllable level as there are currently 500 new daily cases of COVID-19 and the infection reproduction index is 0.7.

However, it left open the possibility of re-implementing regulatory measures at any time if necessary. The health authorities said last month that “the pandemic is under control,” but “it is not completely out of the way. The government will act as needed.”

Denmark began easing restrictions when the majority of the population over 50 had completed the second dose of vaccination.

From the 14th of last month, the mandatory wearing of masks in public transport was lifted and restrictions on public gatherings were removed on the 1st of this month. The obligation to present vaccination certificates at restaurants, sports events, and gyms has also been lifted.

On the other hand, entry restrictions and mandatory wearing of airport masks will be maintained. Hospitals are also encouraged to wear a mask and maintain social distancing as much as possible.

Iceland lifted all restrictions in June, but reintroduced it after the number of new cases soared.