World welcomes New Year 2021 in a muted fashion amid COVID-19 pandemic - See Pics
Zee Media Bureau
| Jan 01, 2021, 13:24 PM IST
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Wuhan, once world’s COVID-19 epicenter, celebrates 2021 with large crowds
NEW DELHI/LONDON: New Year 2021 celebrations across the globe largely remained muted and overshadowed by the deadly coronavirus pandemic as governments and leaders warned people to remain cautious and take preventive measures to stop the spread of the deadly virus. Even as the world welcomes the New Year with high hopes and warmth, the governments around the world pleaded with people not to see in 2021 with traditional New Year's Eve parties and street celebrations for fear of accelerating the spread of coronavirus.
(Wuhan, once the world’s COVID-19 epicenter, celebrates 2021 with large crowds)
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New Year's Eve celebrations in Auckland, New Zealand
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Crowd missing at Sydney Harbour during New Year fireworks
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Solemn New Year 2021 celebrations in Tokyo, Japan
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New Delhi streets barricaded on New Year's Eve
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Virtual New Year 2021 concert in Paris, France
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