During the Christmas period, many countries tightened measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
However, people can still participate in some smaller celebrations, travel under restricted circumstances, or gather with relatives and friends, leading to an increased risk of infection.
The epidemic in Europe and the United States intensified after the holidays, and Denmark has become the country with the highest infection rate in the world.
The variant virus strain Omicron has become the mainstream virus strain in Denmark.
Under the Omicron invasion, 16,164 confirmed cases nationwide were added on December 27, a record high.
For every 100,000 people, Denmark has 1,612 confirmed cases, making it the country with the highest infection rate in the world.
France added 104,611 confirmed cases on the 25th, marking a record high for the third consecutive day of new confirmed cases in a single day in France.
New crown pneumonia epidemic in the United States: The picture shows passengers at the Salt Lake City International Airport in the United States on December 27.
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The UK has at least 320,000 new confirmed cases between the 25th and the 27th.
On the 27th, at least 98,515 confirmed cases were newly added. The number does not include confirmed cases in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Iceland had never had more than 200 new confirmed cases in a single day before mid-December, but 672 new confirmed cases were added on the 27th.
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The epidemic in the United States is also rising as well as in European countries. The United States added 543,415 confirmed cases on the 27th.
According to the New York Times, the number of newly diagnosed cases in a single day across the country rose to 243,099, which is more than double the number two weeks ago, and the highest since January 13, 2021.