The World Health Organization (WHO) said on December 22 that the number of new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Europe has increased due to the Omicron variant virus, saying that "another storm is about to come."
Among the 53 member states of the WHO European Region, at least 38 cases of Omicron have been reported.
It has become a mainstream virus in Britain, Denmark and Portugal.
However, some countries still do not want the epidemic to affect economic activities during festivals, and some have decided to tighten measures after Christmas.
France's new crown pneumonia epidemic: The picture shows a passerby outside the Picardy Theatre in London on December 20, 2021.
As someone diagnosed in the theater on the 20th, the musical "Moulin Rouge" performance was forced to stop.
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※UK
On December 21, 15,363 newly confirmed cases of Omicron infection were added, with a total of 60,508 cases.
There were 90,629 new confirmed cases in the UK in a single day, and an additional 172 deaths.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the country will not tighten measures during the Christmas period, but warned that although there are preliminary signs that the number of cases has begun to stabilize, Omicron is spreading rapidly and the government may still increase restrictions after the holiday.
※Germany
Omicron is spreading rapidly in the country. As of the 20th, the most populous state of North Rhein-Westfalen (Nordrhein-Westfalen) has 1,122 confirmed cases of Omicron.
Germany will implement a "one size fits all" restriction on gatherings, which will affect everything from bars to large-scale events, regardless of people's vaccinations.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that now is not the time for big parties.
Under the new regulations, private gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people who have been vaccinated or have been infected.
If anyone who has not been vaccinated participates, the venue can only accommodate one more family; the new gathering restrictions apply to indoor and outdoor celebrations.
The restaurant is still restricted to people who have been vaccinated or have been infected, and they must provide proof.
Germany's new crown pneumonia epidemic: The picture shows on December 21, 2021, on the famous Berlin shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm, a staff of the testing center waits for passers-by to come.
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※Denmark
The Danish Ministry of Health said on the 21st that the number of new confirmed cases in a single day set a new record. Because Omicron is widely spread in China, it is now the mainstream virus strain in the country.
Denmark has added 13,558 confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, a record-breaking number.
The country lifted all social restrictions in September due to the success of the vaccination plan, but last week the government ordered the closure of some public places and the supply of alcoholic beverages ceased from 11pm to 5am; people must show vaccine passports when taking intercity buses and trains .
※France
Omicron cases continue to increase rapidly.
In addition, the number of patients admitted to the intensive care unit in the country hit a new high since May, reaching more than 3,000.
French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said when accepting France 2 on the 21st that the government does not rule out further restrictive measures.
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※Sweden
The government introduced tougher social distancing measures and called on people to work from home as much as possible.
※Portugal
The government ordered stores and bars to close, requiring people to work from home for at least two weeks starting on the 25th.
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