Breaking: Key points from the press conference currently underway regarding the new coronavirus restrictions

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called a press conference on the new coronavirus restrictions at 6:30 pm on Wednesday. The press conference has now begun, and these are the most important points as they are reported:

• Starting from December 10th at 4 PM until January 7th:
• Closure of nightclubs and discos
• Restaurants (and their indoor and outdoor spaces) should be closed from midnight until 05:00 am, and during the same period it is recommended to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Masks or face coverings are required for both guests and staff in restaurants, with the exception of seated guests and staff with valid Coronapas.
• Gatherings of more than 50 guests standing at parties and the like are prohibited.
• Encouraging working from home whenever possible
• Encouraging companies to cancel Christmas lunches
• The restrictions will last for 4 weeks.

• Starting from December 15th:
• Students in grades 0-10 will be sent home from the 15th of this month until the 4th of January.
• SFO, which includes after-school activities, care, and other recreational activities, will also be closed during the same period.
• Care is provided, if necessary, to students affected by the closure.

• Starting from December 19th:
• Efterskoler and vocational schools will be closed until Friday, January 7.