Addressing the "concerning development" of COVID-19 mutation in minks and its transmission to 214 people, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said the government will ensure "full transparency and take resolute measures to address" the new clusters.

"The Danish government takes the situation seriously and has chosen to act fast and decisively with the clear commitment that we would rather go a step too far than take a step too little," Kofod said at a press conference.