France further tightens Covid measures, but no curfew for New Year’s Eve
Prime Minister Jean Castex says the Covid incidence rate is now well over 700 and at a record level since the start of the pandemic, forcing his cabinet to take new measures.
Asian governments ban crowds to bid farewell to 2020
'Covid loves a crowd' is the guiding sentiment for this New Year's Eve.
New Year’s Eve celebrations on TV only for most of the world
Governments are threatening dire consequences for people who venture out to enjoy themselves as the clock ticks down to midnight.
Shock new infections jolt Taiwan into scaling back New Year events
Local authorities are telling people to watch fireworks and other festivities on television at home.
France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year’s Eve parties, car burning
Overnight curfew will continue to be enforced at 8pm but may be brought forward to 6pm in areas with rising infection rates.
Don’t come to the city, stay home to welcome 2021, Sydney residents told
A resurgence of Covid-19 in the city's northern beach suburbs has grown to 125 cases after five new infections were recorded on Monday.
London cancels New Year’s Eve fireworks display
The mayor says they cannot afford a huge congregation of people on New Year's Eve.
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