The world’s 7.8 billion people are bidding a hearty farewell to 2020, but without the usual fanfare and public gatherings because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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A boy make heart sign while the last sunset of 2020 hangs over the Sindh's provincial capital of Karachi, Pakistan.
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People gather on a street during New Year's Eve celebrations in Hanoi, Vietnam Jan. 1, 2021.
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Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 1, 2021.
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Traditional guards called 'pecalang' guard the access to Kuta Beach, a famous spot normally crowded with tourists on New Year's eve, on the resort island of Bali, Indonesia. The government banned New Year's celebration events that could attract crowds to prevent the spread of coronavirus outbreak.