Denmark lowers limit on public gatherings to curb coronavirus spread

Denmark will lower the limit on public gatherings to 50 persons from 100 in order to curb a recent rise in new COVID-19 infections, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at a press conference on Friday.

Additionally, bars and restaurants across the country will now have to close at 10 PM, Frederiksen said. Both measures will take effect from Saturday, Sept. 19.