International football teams have witnessed a disruption in the upcoming fixtures after a new variant of COVID-19 was found in Danish mink farms. The disruption has affected UK-based footballers, including eight Premier League stars.

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The United Kingdom on Saturday announced a ban on travellers from Denmark due to the outbreak. According to the announcement, UK citizens and visa holders will be able to return but will have to quarantine with all members of their household for 14 days.

The statement released by UK government read: "The decision to act quickly follows the release of further information from health authorities in Denmark reporting widespread outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19) in mink farms, with a variant strain of the virus spreading to some local communities."

The latest travel guidelines set by the British government has complicated many international fixtures. Especially the ones with the Danish national team.&nbsp;

Denmark is set to host Sweden and Iceland in the coming days for the Nations League fixture. After which, Iceland will face England in the final Nations League group stage match on November 18. However, the match between Iceland and England is in doubt as Iceland's fixture with Denmark is going ahead which breaks the travel guidelines.&nbsp;

The premier league returned to action in June with some elite athlete exempted from COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed by the UK government. However, no special exemptions will be given to players arriving in the country from Denmark.

Premier League stars from Danish nationalities have been affected due to the restrictions. These names include Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel, Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, Everton's Jonas Lossl, Southampton's Jannik Vestergaard and Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, while the impacted Swedish internationals are Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof, Everton's Robin Olsen and Newcastle's Emil Krafth.

Denmark's football association (DBU) director Jakob Jensen issued a statement saying that the situation is "regrettable and frustrating". He went on to say that he called head coach Kasper Hjulmand to ring up nine new players.

"We all have a maximum interest in being responsible to both our own and others' players and coaches," Jensen said. "Safety first. That is why we also work with very detailed UEFA rules, both when we live, travel to and play international matches.

"We experience the decision of the English authorities as too strong and far-reaching, as the entire set-up around the national team just minimizes a possible risk.

"We are working hard for and hope that the situation will be resolved as soon as possible so that we can play with our strongest national team in the remaining matches."

International football teams have witnessed a disruption in the upcoming fixtures after a new variant of COVID-19 was found in Danish mink farms. The disruption has affected UK-based footballers, including eight Premier League stars.

International football teams have witnessed a disruption in the upcoming fixtures after a new variant of COVID-19 was found in Danish mink farms. The disruption has affected UK-based footballers, including eight Premier League stars. Also read: Juve star Cristiano Ronaldo suffers ankle injury, confirms Andrea Pirlo The United Kingdom on Saturday announced a ban on travellers from Denmark due to the outbreak. According to the announcement, UK citizens and visa holders will be able to return but will have to quarantine with all members of their household for 14 days. The statement released by UK government read: "The decision to act quickly follows the release of further information from health authorities in Denmark reporting widespread outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19) in mink farms, with a variant strain of the virus spreading to some local communities." The latest travel guidelines set by the British government has complicated many international fixtures. Especially the ones with the Danish national team. Denmark is set to host Sweden and Iceland in the coming days for the Nations League fixture. After which, Iceland will face England in the final Nations League group stage match on November 18. However, the match between Iceland and England is in doubt as Iceland's fixture with Denmark is going ahead which breaks the travel guidelines. The premier league returned to action in June with some elite athlete exempted from COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed by the UK government. However, no special exemptions will be given to players arriving in the country from Denmark. Premier League stars from Danish nationalities have been affected due to the restrictions. These names include Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel, Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, Everton's Jonas Lossl, Southampton's Jannik Vestergaard and Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, while the impacted Swedish internationals are Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof, Everton's Robin Olsen and Newcastle's Emil Krafth. Denmark's football association (DBU) director Jakob Jensen issued a statement saying that the situation is "regrettable and frustrating". He went on to say that he called head coach Kasper Hjulmand to ring up nine new players. "We all have a maximum interest in being responsible to both our own and others' players and coaches," Jensen said. "Safety first. That is why we also work with very detailed UEFA rules, both when we live, travel to and play international matches. "We experience the decision of the English authorities as too strong and far-reaching, as the entire set-up around the national team just minimizes a possible risk. "We are working hard for and hope that the situation will be resolved as soon as possible so that we can play with our strongest national team in the remaining matches."

UK's travel ban on Denmark affects Premier League stars and Nations League fixture

After a series of COVID-19 outbreaks were observed among the animals, the Danish government has asked local farms to&nbsp;cull over 1 million mink.

The matter came to light after the United States Department of Agriculture revealed in a report that a COVID-19 infection had its association&nbsp;with a mink farm in North Jutla.

Following that report, the Danish Patient Safety Authorit started collecting samples from mink farms, and nearly 34 farms were subjected to testing.&nbsp;

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Earlier, at that time, the government imposed measures and restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 on mink farms. However, the cases increased drastically and by the start of October, nearly 60 mink farms had been infected in&nbsp;North Jutland alone, and 46 others were being observed.

"We have continuously launched initiatives to manage and contain the spread of infection," Mogens Jensen, the Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries said.

However, she also added that, "In view of the recent large increase, we must unfortunately state that it has not been sufficient to prevent continued spread of infection among the North Jutland mink herds."

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While the decision has gained some negative views on social media, the locals have supported the government saying that while it is a difficult decision, human health has to be prioiritised first, and there has been no alternate solution to this yet.

"In recent weeks, we have all experienced that more and more farms in North Jutland have been infected, and no one has been able to explain the increase. Human health must come first,"&nbsp;age Pedersen, chairman of the Danish Mink Breeders Association said.

As per recent investigations, it has been revealed that minks are more prone to the novel coronavirus. However, scientists are still trying to figure out as to why this particular&nbsp;species is so susceptible to coronavirus in comparison to other animals.

After a series of COVID-19 outbreaks were observed among the animals, the Danish government has asked local farms to cull over 1 million mink. The matter came to light after the United States Department of Agriculture revealed in a report that a COVID-19 infection had its association with a mink farm in North Jutla.

After a series of COVID-19 outbreaks were observed among the animals, the Danish government has asked local farms to cull over 1 million mink. The matter came to light after the United States Department of Agriculture revealed in a report that a COVID-19 infection had its association with a mink farm in North Jutla. Following that report, the Danish Patient Safety Authorit started collecting samples from mink farms, and nearly 34 farms were subjected to testing. Also read: Battle over mink fur almost brings down the Polish government Earlier, at that time, the government imposed measures and restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 on mink farms. However, the cases increased drastically and by the start of October, nearly 60 mink farms had been infected in North Jutland alone, and 46 others were being observed. "We have continuously launched initiatives to manage and contain the spread of infection," Mogens Jensen, the Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries said. However, she also added that, "In view of the recent large increase, we must unfortunately state that it has not been sufficient to prevent continued spread of infection among the North Jutland mink herds." Also read:Thousands of mink dead from COVID-19 outbreaks in US While the decision has gained some negative views on social media, the locals have supported the government saying that while it is a difficult decision, human health has to be prioiritised first, and there has been no alternate solution to this yet. "In recent weeks, we have all experienced that more and more farms in North Jutland have been infected, and no one has been able to explain the increase. Human health must come first," age Pedersen, chairman of the Danish Mink Breeders Association said. As per recent investigations, it has been revealed that minks are more prone to the novel coronavirus. However, scientists are still trying to figure out as to why this particular species is so susceptible to coronavirus in comparison to other animals.

More than 1 million mink to be killed to contain spread of coronavirus in Denmark

Thousands of mink have died at fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin of the United States after a series of coronavirus outbreaks. Over 12,000 mink have recently died from the virus, prompting dozens of farms to enter into quarantines.&nbsp;

After first contracting the virus in August, nearly 10,000 mink have died in Utah fur farms. Initial research shows the virus was transmitted from humans to animals. The opposite has so far not been observed.

On Friday, the spokesperson at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, told CNN 2,000 mink have died from the coronavirus at a Wisconsin farm as well.

Three workers there had recovered from the virus after displaying "mild to moderate clinical signs.

Wisconsin is the largest fur-producing state in the US.

The USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in dozens of other animals, including dozens of dogs, cats, a lion, and a tiger.

The cluster of cases in Utah has spread to nine farms, but Taylor warns that "we're still in the middle of the outbreak."

Each farm is under quarantine with only essential workers permitted on site.

The pelts from most of the mink that have died from the virus have been either contained and buried or incinerated.

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) said they are not aware of how many mink total are infected in Utah. Testing all of them is "not feasible" due to the large number of mink in the state.

Other cases have been detected in the Netherlands, Spain and Denmark, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

According to Reuters, officials in both Spain and the Netherlands killed thousands of mink earlier this year due to fears that they could spread coronavirus to humans.

Younger mink are less likely to contract the virus, and most deaths occur among older mink, ages 1 to 4 years old. They appear to suffer similar symptoms to humans.&nbsp;

Thousands of mink have died at fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin of the United States after a series of coronavirus outbreaks. Over 12,000 mink have recently died from the virus, prompting dozens of farms to enter into quarantines.

Thousands of mink have died at fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin of the United States after a series of coronavirus outbreaks. Over 12,000 mink have recently died from the virus, prompting dozens of farms to enter into quarantines. After first contracting the virus in August, nearly 10,000 mink have died in Utah fur farms. Initial research shows the virus was transmitted from humans to animals. The opposite has so far not been observed. On Friday, the spokesperson at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, told CNN 2,000 mink have died from the coronavirus at a Wisconsin farm as well. Three workers there had recovered from the virus after displaying "mild to moderate clinical signs. Wisconsin is the largest fur-producing state in the US. The USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in dozens of other animals, including dozens of dogs, cats, a lion, and a tiger. The cluster of cases in Utah has spread to nine farms, but Taylor warns that "we're still in the middle of the outbreak." Each farm is under quarantine with only essential workers permitted on site. The pelts from most of the mink that have died from the virus have been either contained and buried or incinerated. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) said they are not aware of how many mink total are infected in Utah. Testing all of them is "not feasible" due to the large number of mink in the state. Other cases have been detected in the Netherlands, Spain and Denmark, according to the US Department of Agriculture. According to Reuters, officials in both Spain and the Netherlands killed thousands of mink earlier this year due to fears that they could spread coronavirus to humans. Younger mink are less likely to contract the virus, and most deaths occur among older mink, ages 1 to 4 years old. They appear to suffer similar symptoms to humans.

Thousands of mink dead from COVID-19 outbreaks in US

Minks getting massacred is not unusual as they are anyways killed for fur.

However, the unusual element is a million minks have been culled since the Wuhan virus outbreak. They had all tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp;

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The pandemic first ripped through mink farms in the Netherlands. The first cases were detected in April. Officials say farm workers spread the virus.&nbsp;

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Now, at least 25 Dutch mink farms are infected. The situation is getting worse in Demnark and Spain too.&nbsp;

Spain has ordered the killing of 100,000 minks at a single farm. As many as 87 per cent of these tested positive and seven farm workers were also trapped by the deadly virus.&nbsp;

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Since, transmission between animals and humans is not clear, all the minks aill be culled as a precautionary measure.&nbsp;

This will be a big loss to the company that runs the farm. They have been promised compensation. But, activists are protesting, claiming they must not be paid for abusing animals.&nbsp;

A number of country have already banned fur farming, including the UK, Austria and Croatia. Slovakia, Norway and Belgium are phasing it out.&nbsp;

But, the Netherlands and Spain are still considering it.&nbsp;

Dutch mink farming is due to be phased out by 2024. It could be too late.&nbsp;

The pandemic had put a halt on fur trade, but since the reopening of the borders, mink furs are making it to the markets again.&nbsp;

Nearly 5 millon mink pelts were offered for sale in June alone.&nbsp;

The pandemic did not end the cruel trade and the minks continue to die.&nbsp;

Minks getting massacred is not unusual as they are anyways killed for fur. However, the unusual element is a million minks have been culled since the Wuhan virus outbreak.

Minks getting massacred is not unusual as they are anyways killed for fur. However, the unusual element is a million minks have been culled since the Wuhan virus outbreak. They had all tested positive for COVID-19. Also read | Dutch to slaughter around 10,000 mink after coronavirus outbreak on farms The pandemic first ripped through mink farms in the Netherlands. The first cases were detected in April. Officials say farm workers spread the virus. Also read | Mink are the latest animals to contract coronavirus Now, at least 25 Dutch mink farms are infected. The situation is getting worse in Demnark and Spain too. Spain has ordered the killing of 100,000 minks at a single farm. As many as 87 per cent of these tested positive and seven farm workers were also trapped by the deadly virus. Since, transmission between animals and humans is not clear, all the minks aill be culled as a precautionary measure. This will be a big loss to the company that runs the farm. They have been promised compensation. But, activists are protesting, claiming they must not be paid for abusing animals. A number of country have already banned fur farming, including the UK, Austria and Croatia. Slovakia, Norway and Belgium are phasing it out. But, the Netherlands and Spain are still considering it. Dutch mink farming is due to be phased out by 2024. It could be too late. The pandemic had put a halt on fur trade, but since the reopening of the borders, mink furs are making it to the markets again. Nearly 5 millon mink pelts were offered for sale in June alone. The pandemic did not end the cruel trade and the minks continue to die.

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UK's travel ban on Denmark affects Premier League stars and Nations League fixture

More than 1 million mink to be killed to contain spread of coronavirus in Denmark

Thousands of mink dead from COVID-19 outbreaks in US

How pandemic worsened the cruel fate of minks?