Denmark could force residents in outbreak area to take Covid-19 tests

The government could enforce mass testing in the area in order to control a recent local outbreak of the coronavirus, according to newspapers BT and Politiken.

If a person tests positive for the virus, they would required to self-isolate. Non-compliance can be legally penalised by issuing a fine.

Reports of the possible decision emerged on Monday after Politiken reported it had seen a note from the government to the parliamentary epidemic committee. The committee is required to see the government proposal under the recently-passed epidemic law.

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