Closing of schools, universities and libraries, ban on gatherings of more than 100 people, officials requested to stay at home: Denmark presented on Wednesday evening severe measures to counter the spread of the new coronavirus, which has infected more than 500 people.
“It’s going way too fast “
“This is going too quickly, which is why the authorities are stepping up measures“, said the head of government, Mette Frederiksen, at a press conference.”We must prevent the disease from spreading“insisted the Prime Minister.”In Denmark we see the most dramatic increase in the number of people infected in Europe“added Health Minister Magnus Heunicke.
Public nurseries, schools and universities will be officially closed from Monday for two weeks. “I want to encourage all families who can keep their children at home tomorrow to do so“said Mette Frederiksen.
Libraries and cultural centers will close as of Friday and officials, whose roles are not crucial, are also asked to stay at home from this day on.
These measures are valid for two weeks
The government is working to ban gatherings of more than 100 people and expects to pass a law by the end of the week. The ban should apply in particular to restaurants and nightclubs. 514 people have tested positive for the virus and ten are hospitalized, including two in intensive care. In a healthcare system under pressure, planned operations can be postponed, the authorities warned.
–
