Denmark unlocking shopping malls, markets

Danish shopping malls, schools for the oldest students and restaurants will be allowed to reopen in the coming weeks said the government on Thursday as it enters the second phase of reopening after it has managed to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Denmark was among the first countries to restrict public gatherings and close schools, restaurants and bars in a lockdown that quickly helped curb the spread of the virus, meaning it was also one of the first European countries to open again.

"It is thanks to a united and impressive effort that we are in a situation where we are one of the countries that can start a serious reopening of our society once again," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters.

Smaller stores have already reopened but the entire retail sector, including shopping malls, will be allowed to reopen from May 11, and restaurants and cafes one week later on May 18, when kids above fifth grade would also be allowed back to school.

However, restrictions on the number of people and opening hours will be imposed.

 

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