Bye-bye 2020: The world rings in the brand-new year amid the coronavirus pandemic

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New Year’s Eve fireworks erupt over the Chao Phraya river throughout the fireworks display in Bangkok. Image: Mladen Antonov/AFP through Getty Images

Individuals around the globe on Thursday held celebrations to end the year and invite a brand-new– and ideally better– one.

Why it matters: 2020, damaged by the coronavirus pandemic, economic turmoil and natural disasters, is lastly behind us.

• While fireworks appeared over significant cities worldwide, the streets were largely deserted due to coronavirus limitations.

Police officers stroll in an almost empty Times Square due to COVID-19 restrictions on New Year’s Eve in New York City City. Picture: Corey Sipkin/AFP by means of Getty Images

A group of young Palestinians hurl scintillants to commemorate the new year throughout curfew amid the coronavirus pandemic in Gaza City. Photo: Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Company by means of Getty Images

A drone image shows empty view of Sihhiye Square in Ankara, Turkey, during a general curfew imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Image: Mehmet Ali Ozcan/Anadolu Agency through Getty Images

Fireworks and drones brighten the night sky over London. Image: Victoria Jones/PA Images by means of Getty Images

Police patrols public areas in Athens, Greece, on New Year’s Eve to avoid individuals from collecting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Milos Bicanski/Getty Images

People hold sparklers as they go to New Year’s Eve events in Kazan, Russia. Picture: Yegor Aleyev TASS by means of Getty Images

People wear face masks while participating in a public New Year’s Eve countdown party in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Linh Pham/Getty Images

New Year’s Eve fireworks emerge over Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, one of the world’s largest fireworks shows. Picture: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images

Individuals using face masks enjoy a drone program during New Year’s Eve events in Manila, Philippines. Picture: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

A fireworks display is seen over the Sydney Harbour Bridge throughout New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images

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