Denmark has been faraway from the British authorities’s record of journey corridors.
Travellers arriving within the UK from Denmark after 4am on Friday should self-isolate for 14 days.
The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, mentioned: “I perceive that this shall be regarded for each individual present in Denmark and the broader UK public, which is why we’ve moved shortly to guard our nation and forestall the unfold of the virus to the UK.
“Well being authorities in Denmark have reported widespread outbreaks of coronavirus in mink farms, with a variant strain of the virus spreading to some local communities. The chief medical officer has due to this fact really useful that, as a precautionary measure, all these coming back from Denmark ought to self-isolate for 14 days.
“People presently in Denmark might end their journey, comply with the native guidelines, and verify the Overseas, Commonwealth, and Improvement Workplace journey recommendation pages on gov.uk for additional info.”