The Paris authorities canceled the New Year’s events on December 31 on the Champs Elysees. It was reported on Saturday, December 18, by the BFM TV channel.
“The festivities scheduled for the evening of December 31 at the Champs Elysees have been canceled following government announcements and at the suggestion of the prefect of police and health authorities,” the statement said.
In turn, the BFMTV channel added with reference to the mayor’s office that the concert and the traditional pyrotechnic show would be canceled.
The day before, on Friday, French Prime Minister Jean Castex urged residents to avoid mass gatherings on holidays due to the fifth wave of the coronavirus epidemic in the country. According to him, on the night of January 1, the prefects will ban the use of alcohol in public places and urge local authorities to abandon large gatherings, fireworks and concerts.
On December 15, it was reported that in Russia, in Tyumen, the entrance to the opening of the main New Year tree will be limited.
On November 12, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the introduction of stricter measures to combat coronavirus in the country amid a new anti-record for the incidence of COVID-19. The new measures are expected to reduce the spread of the coronavirus by 20%.
According to the new order, from Saturday evening, November 13, most of the country’s residents will be transferred to remote work. Stores that do not sell essential goods will close at 18:00, cafes and restaurants at 20:00.
Source: IZ
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