The development of the corona epidemic in Denmark arouses optimism among health authorities and the government. Denmark is doing better on the corona-curve than expected and this, according to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, gives rise to Denmark opening further. The Danish prime minister has officially announced the second move to open Denmark.

The second step was announced Tuesday this week. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was not specific about which areas of business, that can be opened.

The Prime Minister also addressed the issue that many are likely to have. When do we return to everyday life? The answer from the Prime Minister was that we would probably return to an everyday life that has changed and a freedom that is limited, as long as it takes to make a safe vaccine against coronavirus.

Retail is one of the industries hardest hit by the corona crisis in Denmark. On Tuesday, Finans reported that several retail chains have started to open stores again.

The first step of opening Denmark was announced on April 6 in a press conference. The focus was to open the schools for smaller children, from April 15. To adhere the guidelines, schools have been using several sets of rules. A school in Norrebro has divided the classes into multiple groups, limiting the number of students in a classroom to 12.

Denmark has banned gatherings of more than 10 people, while closing restaurants, shopping malls, hairdressers and clubs. Most middle and high school students will continue remote classes until May 10.

As of Thursday, Denmark has 6.869 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 321 deaths.