Prior to the emergence of the omicron, the epidemiological situation in both countries was relatively good compared to the rest of Europe.
A record number of Covid-19 cases and Covid-19 casualties have been reported in Europe over the past seven days, according to official sources, according to AFP.
In Denmark, the number of new cases of Covid-19 has exceeded 15,000 for the first time. In Denmark, 16,164 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in 24 hours, the authorities said today.
Denmark, with a population of 5.8 million, has 1,612 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000, the largest number in the world.
Although the number of hospitalized Covid-19 patients is increasing, hospitals are less busy than in January, largely due to the protection provided by the vaccine.
Only seven Covid-19 deaths have been reported in Denmark in the past 24 hours.
Preliminary studies also show that the omicron strain does not cause as severe a disease as previous strains, such as the delta variant.
In order to limit the spread of the omicron, Denmark closed cultural sites in mid-December and restricted the opening hours of bars and restaurants.
Meanwhile, 672 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Iceland in 24 hours, a new record. By mid-December, no more than 200 infections per day had been reported in Iceland.
In neighboring Norway, the omicron variant of the coronavirus has become dominant in the capital, Oslo.
