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Denmark extends current restrictions and travel bans until April 20th

The Danish government has announced that it will extend its current entry restrictions and travel ban until at least April 20th.

Published: 27 March 2021 17:04 CET
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This comes amid concerns of a third Covid-19 wave across much of Europe. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the extension of these restrictions means that business travel and holidays abroad are still not encouraged. 

The Ministry continued to clarify the restrictions by saying: “There are some exceptions. For example, travel in connection with the delivery of goods and services in and out of the country”.

Sweden is set to reopen its borders with Denmark on March 31st, but the Danish government is still discouraging its citizens from visiting the neighbouring country. Border restrictions with Germany will also remain in place until this date.

The government has said that current restrictions for arrivals from outside the Denmark, which were set to finish on April 5th, will also be extended until at least April 20th. 

This includes a flight ban on anyone unable to present a negative Covid-19 test and a 10-day mandatory quarantine period.

Even before the current extension, the country’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod emphasized that an Easter holiday abroad “unfortunately is not an option”.

European countries such as France, Italy, and Germany are currently going through a third Covid wave, and Denmark hopes that these travel bans will help keep the country from following in their footsteps.

“Denmark is in a better situation than most of Europe. The government will cherish this. Continued restriction of travel activity is an essential element of the effort to control the spread of infection,” the Ministry said.

The government also said that is still working on introducing its Coronapass, its version of a vaccine passport, which it announced back in February.

At the time, acting finance minister Morten Bødskov said: “It will be an extra pass you can have on your mobile phone, which documents you have been vaccinated”.

While Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO of the Confederation Danish Industry said: “By using the digital head start we have, we can allow travel and participation in cultural life in Denmark. We will benefit from the corona passport for many years”.

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Who should get vaccinated against Covid and flu in Denmark and when?

It is still free to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Denmark if you are over the age of 65 or have a health condition, with the health authorities now running Covid and flu vaccinations together. Here's what you need to know.

Published: 26 October 2023 11:10 CEST
Who should get vaccinated against Covid and flu in Denmark and when?

Who is being offered a vaccine for Covid-19 or flu this autumn? 

According to the information on the Danish Health Authority’s website, Covid-19 and flu vaccines are being offered to: 

  • People over the age of 65
  • People under the age of 65 who have a health condition which puts them at increased risk. You can find a list of the long-term health conditions deemed a risk here. 
  • Pregnant women in the 2nd and 3rd trimester

Children between 2 and 6 years of age are being offered a special flu vaccine for children, which is administered as a nose spray, but not the Covid vaccine (unless they fit one of the categories above). 

Those who have retired early, for whatever reason, are also being offered the flu vaccine but not a Covid-19 vaccine.  

People over the age of 65 and the parents of children between the ages of 2 and 6 will automatically receive an invitation to get vaccinated though their digital postbox at borger.dk, e-Boks and mit.dk.

People in the other eligible categories will not receive an invitation. 

If you have not yet received an invitation, do not worry, as invitations are being staggered over October and the start of November.  

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When and where can I get vaccinated? 

This year’s autumn vaccination campaign started on October 1st and will continue until January 15th. 

You can get vaccinated at one of over 50 regional vaccination sites all over Denmark, or at the over 280 local pharmacies which are signed up to be part of the programme. 

Residents of care homes for the elderly and others in need will be offered vaccinated at their home.

You can log in and book an appointment at your nearest centre or pharmacy at Denmark’s official vaccination website www.vacciner.dk.

Is it possible to get vaccinated against both flu and Covid-19 at the same time? 

The Danish Health Authority has judged that it is safe to receive vaccines against both flu and Covid-19 at the same time, but the two vaccines cannot be mixed in the same syringe, so you will receive two separate injections. 

Is vaccination compulsory? 

No. Although the strongly recommends everyone in the various risk categories to get vaccinated, it is up to every individual whether to do so. 

Is it possible to get vaccinated even if I am not over 65 or in a risk group? 

It is no longer possible to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or flu through Denmark’s national vaccination programme if you are not in one of the recommended categories, after the country’s health authorities stopped offering paid vaccinations.  

But it remains possible to get vaccinated at a private vaccination centre, such as the SikkerRejse chain found in most Danish towns. The chain, which has a waiting list, offers doses of the latest Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine for a total price of 995 kroner. 

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