https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Health authorities in Denmark have decided that all regions will close any remaining Covid-19 test centres by the end of March. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230210/denmark-to-close-all-remaining-covid-19-test-centres-by-end-of-march Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:34:08 +0100 denmark-to-close-all-remaining-covid-19-test-centres-by-end-of-march Denmark’s advisory Epidemic Commission has not advised the government to require travellers from China to provide a negative Covid-19 test, but is advising airlines to request them. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230110/danish-commission-asks-airlines-to-demand-covid-tests-for-flights-from-china Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:34:54 +0100 danish-commission-asks-airlines-to-demand-covid-tests-for-flights-from-china The number of daily PCR tests for Covid-19 available in Denmark is to be reduced to 10,000 from August 15th. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220812/covid-19-denmark-to-further-reduce-covid-19-testing-capacity Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:04:18 +0200 covid-19-denmark-to-further-reduce-covid-19-testing-capacity Danish health authorities on Wednesday presented the country’s plan for testing for Covid-19 during the next autumn and winter, when a new wave of the coronavirus is expected. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220622/what-is-denmarks-covid-19-testing-strategy-for-the-winter Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:43:48 +0200 what-is-denmarks-covid-19-testing-strategy-for-the-winter Denmark is to cut its Covid-19 testing capacity due to low demand at municipal PCR test centres. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220516/covid-19-denmark-halves-test-capacity-due-to-low-infection-numbers Mon, 16 May 2022 14:30:40 +0200 covid-19-denmark-halves-test-capacity-due-to-low-infection-numbers Denmark has downgraded the national capacity for daily Covid-19 PCR testing with case numbers declining, the national Agency for Critical Supplies (Styrelsen for Forsyningssikkerhed) said on Monday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220404/covid-19-denmark-cuts-pcr-test-capacity-by-60-percent Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:25:06 +0200 covid-19-denmark-cuts-pcr-test-capacity-by-60-percent Danish authorities are to reduce the country’s capacity for administering PCR tests for Covid-19. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220228/covid-19-denmark-scales-down-pcr-test-capacity-as-cases-decline Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:09:01 +0100 covid-19-denmark-scales-down-pcr-test-capacity-as-cases-decline Many are turning to Covid-19 self-tests as Denmark phases out its government-run rapid test centers—but recent research demonstrates that not all self-tests are created equal. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220222/which-covid-19-self-tests-should-you-buy-and-avoid-in-denmark Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:25:12 +0100 which-covid-19-self-tests-should-you-buy-and-avoid-in-denmark The Central Jutland (Midtjylland) regional health authority has responded after reports it had bought Covid-19 home tests from a British company that does not operate under standard market rules. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220217/covid-tests-purchased-by-denmark-from-unregistered-company-were-up-to-standard-health-board Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:50:17 +0100 covid-tests-purchased-by-denmark-from-unregistered-company-were-up-to-standard-health-board The Danish government says all of the country’s privately-contracted rapid antigen Covid-19 test centres will close by no later than March 6th. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220204/denmark-to-close-covid-19-rapid-test-centres-by-march Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:39:50 +0100 denmark-to-close-covid-19-rapid-test-centres-by-march A sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus strain is even more infectious than the original version, according to a Danish study published on Monday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220201/danish-study-finds-stealth-omicron-spreads-more-than-original-variant Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:38:02 +0100 danish-study-finds-stealth-omicron-spreads-more-than-original-variant The Danish Critical Supply Agency has announced that many PCR and rapid test sites across the country will be shuttered during the month of September. All rapid test sites will close by Oct. 9th. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210830/all-denmarks-rapid-test-sites-closing-by-oct-9th Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:46:09 +0200 all-denmarks-rapid-test-sites-closing-by-oct-9th Denmark's coronapas program will end earlier than scheduled and testing centers are being closed. Here's what experts are saying about how the reopening will affect unvaccinated children. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210830/how-will-denmarks-full-reopening-affect-children Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:14:49 +0200 how-will-denmarks-full-reopening-affect-children Unvaccinated tourists and visitors will require frequent testing to take full advantage of their time in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210707/how-tourists-and-visitors-in-denmark-can-get-a-covid-test Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:33:44 +0200 how-tourists-and-visitors-in-denmark-can-get-a-covid-test Travel is opening up around Europe, but most countries still have testing requirements in place for adults. When it comes to under 18s, however, the rules vary widely on who is exempt and who needs a test. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210614/compare-what-are-covid-testing-requirements-around-europe-for-travelling-children Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:10:26 +0200 compare-what-are-covid-testing-requirements-around-europe-for-travelling-children According to a leaked briefing document from the Ministry of Justice, Denmark is currently spending 2bn kroner (€270m) a month on the free coronavirus tests offered across the country, drawing criticism from opposition politicians. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210601/pure-madness-denmarks-testing-strategy-costing-2bn-kroner-a-month Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:31:59 +0200 pure-madness-denmarks-testing-strategy-costing-2bn-kroner-a-month A passenger travelling from the UK to China has told The Local how he was left stranded in Copenhagen airport because of confusion around his obligatory Covid-19 tests. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210521/covid-tests-passenger-left-stranded-at-copenhagen-airport-after-terrible-mistake Fri, 21 May 2021 20:58:09 +0200 covid-tests-passenger-left-stranded-at-copenhagen-airport-after-terrible-mistake The Danish Health Authority no longer recommends people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 be tested regularly for the virus. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210420/vaccinated-people-exempted-from-danish-covid-19-testing-guidelines Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:39:29 +0200 vaccinated-people-exempted-from-danish-covid-19-testing-guidelines Corona virus tests are a cornerstone of Denmark’s strategy for lifting Covid-19 restrictions and containing the virus. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210407/denmark-spends-up-to-100-million-kroner-daily-on-covid-19-testing Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:14:38 +0200 denmark-spends-up-to-100-million-kroner-daily-on-covid-19-testing Denmark is to add coronavirus testing capacity as part of its plan to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210326/denmark-to-further-ramp-up-testing-capacity-amid-reopening-plan Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:09:21 +0100 denmark-to-further-ramp-up-testing-capacity-amid-reopening-plan