Denmark Closes Border: What Country Is Next? - Live and Let's Fly

The Kingdom of Denmark sealed its borders earlier today for a period of one month, blocking most foreign nationals as it attempts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Will this happen across Europe and around the world?

Per Danish authorities, "Persons wishing to enter Denmark will be rejected at the Danish borders, unless they have a worthy purpose for entering."

Effective Saturday 14 March, temporary border control will expand to include all of Denmark's borders, to curb the spread of #COVID19. Persons wishing to enter Denmark will be rejected at the Danish borders, unless they have a worthy purpose for entering: https://t.co/5RRGLTzIjb

- Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 (@DanishMFA) March 13, 2020

Exceptions include:

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• Danish citizens
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• Those working or living in Denmark
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• Those delivering goods to Denmark
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• Those collecting goods from Denmark
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• Those with visitation rights to children in Denmark
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• Those visiting extremely sick family members in Denmark
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• Other reasons for visiting will be assessed on a case by case business
  Ordinary visits to family members will not be a sufficient reason to enter Denmark

Danish citizens abroad are urged to return home, as rail and air traffic will soon be halted:

Within a short time, this effort is expected to include a complete or partial closure of a significant number of train, air, and ferry routes for passenger traffic. Furthermore, this will also include a complete stop of all cruise ship traffic to Denmark.

Will This Happen Around The World?

What happens if borders around the world seal up? We see it now in Denmark and Israel, on a more limited extent in the United States. From everything I have read-and I am not a health professional-the key is still washing hands with soap and hot water, avoiding unnecessary contact, and isolating yourself plus wearing a mask if you are sick.

But I think we all need to prepare ourselves for what is becoming increasingly apparent. The situation will get worse before becoming better. Freedom of movement will face more restrictions. But we will get through this. I'm confident of that.

CONCLUSION

This is one of those weeks where you will remember where you were for the rest of your life, just like on 9/11. As the world economy appears grinding toward a halt and citizens rush home, we are living in an era of uncertainty. Let's all do what we can to protect ourselves and others so we can return to normalcy.

(H/T: MilesQuest)