Denmark extends lockdown to combat new coronavirus variant

Record ID: 1598276

  • Title: Denmark extends lockdown to combat new coronavirus variant
  • Date: 28th January 2021
  • Summary: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (RECENT - OCTOBER 25, 2020) (REUTERS) EXTERIOR OF FUNERAL HALL WHERE SAMSUNG GROUP CHAIRMAN LEE KUN-HEE'S ALTAR WAS PLACED / JOURNALISTS AT FUNERAL HALL SIGN READING (Korean and English): "FUNERAL HALL" SAMSUNG GROUP CHAIRMAN LEE KUN-HEE'S SON AND SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS VICE CHAIRMAN, JAY Y. LEE, ENTERING SAMSUNG MEDICAL CENTER FUNERAL HALL LEE WEARING FACE
  • Embargoed: 11th February 2021 18:42
  • Keywords: B.1.1.7. variant COVID-19 Mette Frederiksen coronavirus curb the spread restrictions extended
  • Location: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
  • City: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
  • Country: Denmark
  • Topics: Europe,Health/Medicine
  • Reuters ID: LVA004DX4DH6V
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Denmark will extend its current coronavirus restrictions by three weeks in order to curb the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant first registered in Britain, the prime minister said on Thursday (January 28).
    The Nordic country has seen a decline in new coronavirus infections and hospitalisations this month, after a drastic increase in December.
    However, the number of people infected with the B.1.1.7. variant, which has spread from Britain across Europe, is still on the rise in Denmark.
    Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a news conference said the new mutation is spreading despite widespread restrictions.
    The new British variant last week accounted for 13.5% of total new cases, up from 2% a month ago, official data showed.
    Authorities expect the new variant to be dominating in Denmark in February.
    Current restrictions in Denmark, now in effect until Feb. 28, include a five-person limit on public gatherings and the closure of bars, restaurants, schools and shops. Grocery stores and pharmacies remain open.
    The government has also advised against any travel abroad and restricted incoming travel - curbs that were also extended on Thursday.
    (Production: Tim Barsoe, Ilze Filks)
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