The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Denmark is increasing sharply.
Now the government wants to once again classify Covid-19 as a critical disease for society.
”"The development is worrying," says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) at a press conference on Monday evening.
”"The Epidemic Commission has recommended to the government that we categorize corona as a critical disease for society again and introduce corona passports."”
For the passport to be reintroduced, COVID-19 must be categorized as a critical disease for society. The government will present this proposal to the Folketing on Tuesday.
Earlier in the evening, a meeting was held between Minister of Health and Medical Services Magnus Heunicke (S) and the parties in the Folketing.
The Corona pass will be introduced in selected places, including indoor restaurants, nightclubs and major concerts.
”"I think it's easy to live with the corona passport. It gives you security when you go to the cinema or a concert if you know that the others are vaccinated or have tested negative," says Mette Frederiksen.
She urges all those who are not vaccinated to do so now.
”And those of you who have been offered a third dose should accept it.”
In one month, the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has tripled. On Monday morning, the number was 303, of which 36 were in intensive care. This is the highest number of hospitalizations since February 15.
The number of newly infected people is over 2,000 for the fifth day in a row.
