Such figures accounted for Nov. 21-Dec. 28, 2021 period, reporting a total of 56,000 diagnosed cases.

Now omicron is spreading nationwide, being responsible for 90% of all infections.

Denmark´s health authorities, however, said the hospitalization toll -compared to the Delta variant- was reduced, while most of people admitted in serious condition go to unvaccinated patients.

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