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Health system measures in Denmark - COVID-19 - June 2020 - P4H Network

Health system measures in Denmark – COVID-19 – June 2020

The health system measures put into place in Denmark to contain the spread of COVID-19 are:

Coronavirus test made available to the full population from 18 May. Anyone who would like to get tested can book a test online.

Reorganisation of the health system to increase ICU capacity initiated. Retired health staff, students and others with relevant training are encouraged to offer their help if needs arise (announced 10 March).

Working time regulations temporarily eased to allow healthcare employees to work longer hours (announced 26 March).

Emergency legislation related to epidemics is being updated to covid-19, allowing e.g. use of forced isolation and forced vaccination if needed (presented 9 March, implemented 17 March).

Subsidies provided to health research specifically related to covid-19 (announced 16 March, increased 30 March). DKK 150 million available to applications from public and private research institutions.

The published information can be found here