Denmark will effectively close its borders in a move aimed at stemming the fight of the coronavirus, the government announced on Friday evening.
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The border will close at midday on Saturday March 14th until April 13th the government said.
All passenger traffic to and from Denmark will be stopped.
Travellers will be turned away at the border if they can't show that they have a legitimate reason to be there, for example if they are Danish citizens or foreign nationals living and working in the country.
"All tourists and foreigners, who cannot prove that they have a recognised purpose in Denmark will not be allowed to enter Denmark.
"Danes will always be allowed to enter Denmark,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a press conference.
Danish media say armed forces and police will monitor the borders, they expect to have it fully up and running in a few days. Queues are expected on the border and at passport controls in airports.
https://www.thelocal.de/20200313/breaking-denmark
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