Concern in Denmark after coronavirus positive rate increase

Ratio of positive results for all SARS-CoV-2 tests performed in Denmark reached its highest level since January yesterday, as 1,119 cases were confirmed out of a total of 160,549 examinations, according to figures released by the Statens Serum Institut (SSI).

In other words, the positivity index rose to 0.70%, while from the end of January to the beginning of May it did not exceed 0.50%, according to SSI.

So far the Danish authorities have recorded 2,511 deaths due to COVID-19 out of a total of 277,399 SARS-CoV-2 cases.

The country continues its mass immunization campaign. According to SSI, 1,984,642 citizens – 33.9% of the adult population – have received at least one dose of their vaccine, while 20.8% have received both.

Copenhagen has gradually lifted restrictive measures since April 16, when restaurants, museums and indoor gyms reopened under certain conditions, especially those arriving with negative tests or valid immunity “passports” certifying that they have either been vaccinated. or have recovered.

You may also like