UK Bans Non-Residents from Denmark Due to Mink Fears

The British Government has banned cargo drivers that are not residents of the UK who have travelled through Denmark over the past two weeks and are entering England.

The new rules came into force on November 8. Alongwith passenger planes, but also ships travelling from Denmark that accompany freight won&rsquot be allowed to dock. From Saturday, British nationals or UK residents returning back directly or indirectly from Denmark were required to quarantine themselves along with their family members for two weeks since they were last in Denmark.

The Non-British national or resident travellers who have been in or transited through Denmark in the preceding 14 days would not be allowed entry.

&ldquoGiven the COVID-19 situation originating in Denmark we have to protect our citizens and prevent the spread of the virus in the UK,&rdquo the Department of Transport said in a statement.

This move comes after the fear surrounding newly discovered virus infections that spread through minks. The Danish government has ordered the culling of 15 million minks bred at Denmark&rsquos 1,139 mink farms. The virus has been found in 12 people who have been infected by minks. Denmark is the world&rsquos largest mink fur exporter and produces an estimated 17 million mink furs per year.