New Year’s experiences varied greatly depending on the country, just like the coronavirus itself. Some big cities cancelled or scaled back their traditional celebrations, while a handful of places without active outbreaks carried on like any other year.

“New Year’s experiences varied greatly depending on the country, just like the coronavirus itself. Some big cities cancelled or scaled back their traditional celebrations, while a handful of places without active outbreaks were able to carry on as usual.”

>"This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with many people bidding farewell to a year they’d rather forget."

New Year’s experiences varied greatly depending on the country, just like the coronavirus itself. Some big cities cancelled or scaled back their traditional celebrations, while a handful of places without active outbreaks were able to carry on as usual.