Blow for business travel as Denmark removed from travel corridor list following mink farm COVID-19 outbreaks

Passengers arriving into the UK from Denmark from 4am this morning will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.

Denmark has been removed from the ‘travel corridor’ list of countries after health authorities in the country reported widespread outbreaks of coronavirus in mink farms.

All those entering the UK from Denmark will be required by law to self-isolate, including returning tourists and those travelling on business.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps commented: “I understand that this will be concerning for both people currently in Denmark and the wider UK public, which is why we have moved quickly to protect our country and prevent the spread of the virus to the UK.

“I have taken the swift decision to urgently remove Denmark from the government’s travel corridor list as a precautionary measure given recent developments.

“People currently in Denmark may finish their trip, follow the local rules and check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice pages on GOV.UK for further information.

“While new lockdown rules mean leaving home in order to travel for holidays is no longer permitted, the government’s travel corridor policy remains a critical part of the government’s COVID-19 response as it mitigates the risk of importing infections from abroad.”