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Government recommendations for small kids returning to daycare, kindergarten and school

The health authority, Sundhedstyrelsen, has released a guideline for parents, staff and children

The government caused quite the stir the other day when it announced it would begin gradually emerging from the coronavirus lockdown by sending the smallest children (ages 1-12) back to daycare, kindergarten and school from April 15.

Denmark is split down the middle by PM Mette Frederiksen and company’s decision.

READ ALSO: Denmark gradually opening up again after Easter

Precautions taken
But whatever side of the fence you are on, new details have emerged regarding the details of the move. 

The health authority, Sundhedstyrelsen, has produced a guideline that it hopes will ease the transition for children, parents and institutions. Read below.

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