Danish government’s call for forced local Covid-19 testing rejected

The government could enforce self-isolation for people in Odense neighbourhood Vollsmose if they test positive for Covid-19.

That comes after reports yesterday that mandatory testing could be enforced in the area, which currently has a high incidence rate with the virus.

A majority in parliament’s epidemic committee has rejected forced testing but backed the government’s proposal for enforcing quarantine, broadcaster DR reported.

Health minister Magnus Heunicke confirmed the decision after a lengthy meeting on Monday evening.

“I can confirm that a majority in parliament is not prepared to do what our health authorities say is necessary to break the infections curve in Vollmose,” Heunicke said.

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