Denmark Covid restrictions lifted despite increase in cases

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen PIC. GETTY
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen PIC. GETTY

Denmark has lifted all of its domestic Covid-19 restrictions, including the wearing of face masks, making it the first European Union country to do so.

Nightclubs have reopened, late-night alcohol sales have resumed, and the contact-tracing app is no longer needed to enter venues.

While cases are still relatively high, the authorities say the virus no longer qualifies as a "critical threat".

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