Denmark says public gatherings will not exceed 500 people until September

Current upper limit on public gatherings of 10 people is in effect until May 10

Authorities set up a tent center to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Vejlby-Risskov arena in Aarhus, Denmark. PHOTO: REUTERS

COPENHAGEN:
Denmark will not allow public gatherings to exceed 500 persons until at least Sept. 1, the Danish health ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.


The statement contradicted earlier media reports, which said the government would allow larger public gatherings from May 10. A current upper limit on public gatherings of 10 people is in effect until May 10.

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