Even with 75.8 percent of the nation fully vaccinated, Denmark still has many doses of Johnson & Johnson left unused.

Available to private sector
Accordingly, since September 1, the doses have been made available to the private sector, thus widening the access – particularly to Danes abroad, such as seamen.

Many in the private sector have already expressed an interest in acquiring the doses, as the J&J’s one-jab-immunity assures a speedy process to vaccinate even more people.

Available to visitors
The new rules also permit people of any nationality to legally buy the doses of J&J whilst in Denmark.

Further information is expected to be announced later this month.

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