Britain faces Christmas tree shortage because minks caught coronavirus
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dailystar.co.ukChristmas tree shortage because mink caught Covid-19, 500 miles away. Denmark has halted exports to stop the spread of a mutated form of the virus found among the furry mammals.The Nordic nation produces 12 million festive firs a year and is the second largest exporter behind the US.
Tree buyers from online retailer GardeningExpress.co.uk have warned the ban will reduce the UK’s supply of Christmas trees. Founder Chris Bonnett said: “Our online sales are already up around 1,000% for Christmas trees on the same period last year, and thankfully we have a local plantation to rely on for our stock.“But many retailers import huge volumes of trees from Denmark, meaning there could be a shortage.“Haulier drivers can’t even exit the country at the.
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