Denmark lifting nearly all restrictions, only nightclubs still closed

The Danish government is lifting nearly all of its restrictions imposed to contain Covid-19, with the majority of establishments able to reopen on Friday.

Nightclubs and discos are the only exception, under the decision backed by most lawmakers at a meeting on Monday night.

However, Danes must continue social distancing and in many places, people will have to show proof they have been vaccinated, tested negative for the virus or recovered from the disease.

Denmark had already allowed restaurants, bars, gyms and many other places to reopen in earlier moves to ease restrictions.

Most Danish pupils have also been going to school for in-person classes for some time, too.

University students will also be able to attend classes in person again, and night classes and music schools will also be able to teach students as normal too.

The openings also apply to saunas, swimming pools and indoor parts of zoos and amusement parks, all of which have been closed for months.

People can also take part in other sporting, leisure and membership activities, too.

Remote working

Remote working arrangements are to be scaled back in three phases so that all citizens will have returned to work by 1 August.

The cap on attendees at gatherings will be lifted from 25 to 50 for indoor events, and from 75 to 100 people at outdoor events.

Cases have risen slightly following relaxations but Denmark's numbers remain relatively stable.