The Danish government has announced that virtually all quarantine restrictions have been lifted, despite the fact that the number of people infected with the new Omicron strain in Europe is increasing.
It is specified that the new rules will take effect on Feb. 1, 2022.
"We say goodbye to the restrictions and welcome to life as we knew it before the coronavirus," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said during a press conference Wednesday.
According to an AFP bureau survey, Denmark will become the first European Union country to lift domestic restrictions despite the wave of the Omicron strain.
According to the prime minister, the successful vaccination program has proven to be a "super weapon."
"It has given us a solid defense against ongoing infection. That's why the government has decided that the coronavirus should no longer be considered a dangerous disease for society," she said.
This de facto means lifting all domestic restrictions, including the use of vaccination passes, mandatory wearing of masks, and early closures of bars and restaurants.
However, Denmark still intends to maintain some border measures for another four weeks, including tests and/or quarantine depending on the immunity status of travelers.
