![epa08898256 Car wait at the border crossing at Oresund bridge, between Sweden and Denmark, in Malmo, Sweden, 21 December 2020. The Swedish government decided to close the border to visitors from Denmark, due to the spread of covid-19. EPA/JOHAN NILSSON SWEDEN OUT](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CQTL5HRLLCJIS3STUGT5UF4O7E.jpg?smart=true&auth=75e9b8133cc3bd71d45c7cda9c301edcdec0a7c25faf0e7c3e54801471fc3aed&width=400&height=225)
The Swedish government is closing the border to visitors from Denmark. EPA
The Swedish government is closing the border to visitors from Denmark. EPA
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