By Associated PressCOPENHAGEN: Denmark wants to again consider COVID-19 as “a socially critical disease,” paving the way for the reintroduction of a digital pass months after the label was removed and restrictions were phased out. The move, which still needs approval in parliament, will also allow Denmark to reintroduce other restrictions if deemed necessary. However, Denmark has like many other countries seen an uptick in cases, with health authorities saying the number of infections and hospitalizations has risen faster than expected. The call to reintroduce the pass was immediately welcomed by the industry. Brian Mikkelsen, head of the Danish Chamber of Commerce, said they too backed the reintroduction of the pass because “new shutdowns must and should be avoided."

Source: Indian Express November 10, 2021 01:41 UTC