The planet began Thursday, turning the pages of 2020 characterized by coronavirus pandemics, forcing billions of people to celebrate their path to the New Year in privacy and at home.
Covid-19, which has killed at least 1.7 million people globally, has broken months of restrictions and even jail time, and a new wave of epidemics has forced the majority of residents to drive out celebrations of their sofas. From Sydney to Rome, they watch fireworks and shows behind TV and computer screens, unless the festival is canceled.
AT FrancePolice officers were posted to ensure compliance with assembly bans or restrictions imposed Thursday evening. Travel between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. is prohibited except for authorized reasons. In Paris, the Champs Elysées, a place where alcohol is sometimes collected during traditional festivals, is particularly guarded to avoid encounters. To limit the possibility of a rally, the Paris police station requested the assistance of the RATP. Only half of the 16 metro lines operate from 8 p.m., have low frequencies and a limited number of stations to serve.
AT LondonThe 74-year-old American singer, stricken by the epidemic, Patty Smith gave a live concert in honor of caregivers of the NHS, the British public health system who died of Covid-19. However, the live broadcast from the gigantic Piccadilly Circus screen was canceled at the last minute due to a pandemic and fans had to settle on YouTube.
AT DubaiDespite the new incident, thousands of people were expected to watch fireworks and laser shows at Burj Harifa, the world’s tallest tower. Everyone had to wear a mask or register using a QR code.
AT RussiaIn a New Year’s speech, President Vladimir Putin admitted that a second wave of infection had hit the country. “Unfortunately, the epidemic has not yet completely stopped. The fight against the epidemic has not stopped for a minute. ”Did he declare?
AT GermanyIn her New Year’s greetings, Prime Minister Angela Merkel warned of the crisis “historical” Coronavirus rates are expected to hold steady in 2021, even if the vaccine is provided.“Wish”..
It is from their living room that the Romans attend the festival at Circus Maximus, the oldest stadium in the city. A two-hour show and illuminations of the most emblematic places of the city took place. Municipalities generally prohibited fireworks and flashes from city streets and squares.
ItalyWhere improvised photos of Morg and exhausted caregivers have raised awareness in other parts of the globe about the severity of the crisis, they will be on lockdown until January 7 and will be restricted from 10 p.m. The 31st celebration is prohibited in public and private places.
AT BeirutStill upset by the deadly and catastrophic explosion of August 4, the authorities relaxed the action. The rim was pushed back at 3 a.m. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs will reopen and a big New Year’s party will be organized.
City UhanIn China, where the virus first appeared in late 2019, thousands of people gathered to celebrate the New Year. The same scene took place in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, and a more traditional celebration took place. We get together to see the fireworks.
The· New Zealand, With only a few restrictions remaining, it’s one of the only countries on the planet where people can celebrate the transition to 2021 without going through the screen. Large numbers of people gathered in Auckland to watch the fireworks display.
AT SydneyThe famous New Year’s fireworks festival, Australia’s largest city, was launched over the bay, but after the recent pollution outbreak few onlookers appeared. A total of about 150 northern parts of the city.
Even plans to allow 5,000 people working at the forefront of the fight against the epidemic to attend to thank them for their efforts have been abandoned. “Everyone is waiting for 2021 as a new start.”Karen Roberts, one of the few spectators admitted to a bar near the famous Sydney Opera House, said.
AT Hong KongDespite the restrictions, a few drinkers made it to the Victoria Harbor waterfront to take a self-portrait.
AT TokyoAfter 1,300 new infections were recorded daily, people lined up masks and face shields to pray for the New Year, where residents risk imposing an emergency.
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