are critically ill. more than 1,000 patients and health authorities have said the country s health system at risk of reaching its limit. so in the greater seoul area, they are only allowing four people in private gatherings. so we are seeing across the board, omicron is really complicating plans to finally get back to normal. it really is. bringing us the very latest from the vantage point. appreciate it. well, denmark was among the first european countries to impose a strict covid lockdown last year. it was also among the first to begin reopening last spring. a proactive approach and high vaccination rate may not be enough to stop omicron. cnn s scott mclean has more. reporter: the gates of the famous christmas festival are closed for the season. the rides are shut down and the staff have all gone home all