Denmark to shut down public venues as virus infections rise

By JAN M. OLSEN
Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s prime minister says theaters, cinemas, concert halls, amusement parks, museums and art galleries across the country must close under new restrictions to contain a faster than expected resurgence of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the measures also will require smaller stores and restaurants to limit customer numbers. Restaurants will have to serve their last meals and alcoholic beverages at 10 p.m. The government’s partial shutdown order received parliamentary approval later Friday. Most restrictions apply as of Sunday at 8 a.m. The government also is advising residents to limit social contacts over the holidays. The head of a national industry association said, “It will unfortunately be a sad Christmas for many.”