In Denmark, isolation is no longer recommended after a positive test for Covid-19, thanks to the high vaccination coverage of the most vulnerable, health authorities said on Thursday.
“
Going forward, there are no specific recommendations to remain isolated after testing positive for Covid-19
,” the National Health Agency, Sundhedsstyrelse, said in a statement.
In February, the Scandinavian country was one of the first in Europe to lift restrictions to contain the pandemic but recommended quarantine in the event of a positive test.
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The number of people hospitalized with Covid-19 has remained stable over the fall, the agency said, expecting only a "
slight increase
" for the coming period thanks to the high rate of participation in the campaign. booster for the over 50s and high immunity in the general population.
In the country of 5.9 million inhabitants, nearly 3.4 million cases have been identified since the start of the pandemic.
Screening is now recommended only for people who have symptoms and for whom such a diagnosis must be made to determine treatment.
However, in the event of illness of any kind, the health authorities advise to stay at home.
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You must stay at home if you are sick - whether you think it is Covid-19, the flu or another respiratory infection,
” said Sundhedsstyrelse official Line Raahauge Hvass, quoted in the press release.