Headline Roundup December 31, 2020
Perspectives: New Year's Celebrations 2021
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New York Post (News)
Much of the world bade “Sayonara!” to 2020 long before the new year landed in the US — and a subdued Times Square.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the globe — no doubt making 2020 one of the worst years on record — here are some countries that ushered in 2021 ahead of us.
Samoa, Tonga and Kiritimati
The Pacific islands are the first in the world to bring in the new year. Apia, the capital of Samoa and its largest city, celebrated with music and a...
New Year’s Eve has arrived, but ringing in 2021 will look different from when everyone rang in 2020.
This time around, many will be celebrating in their own homes with those in their household. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, going out to parties or bars might not be on the table.
Just because you can’t go anywhere, doesn’t mean you can’t partake in the usual traditions of NYE, or even add some new ones to your annual celebration.
With New Year's Eve just one day away, health officials are sounding the alarm about large gatherings to ring in 2021. Their warnings come as the famous ball drop in New York's Times Square and many other big celebrations will be virtual this year.
But gatherings at home and other places could accelerate the spread of COVID-19.
"It's very important to avoid large gatherings and small gatherings, and as we approach New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, we cannot let our guard down," Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel...
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