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Hundreds of thousands of people will come to party, we can finally meet again, it will be fantastic,
" announced Tuesday, November 16 the outgoing Democratic mayor of New York, in office until December 31, 2021. Bill de Blasio a however, as soon as it was clarified that to enter the premises, "
proof of vaccination
" would be necessary.
The only possible exceptions are children under 5 years old or people with a medical incompatibility with the vaccine, who will have to provide a negative test within 72 hours.
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The Times Square ball, symbol of a new year and new hope
The New Year's celebrations in Times Square, which have been taking place since the turn of the 20th century, are emblematic of America's cultural and tourist capital;
the images of its fireworks tour the world, in addition to being televised in the United States.
But last year, the famous Ball Drop (descent of the giant ball, preceded by a count launching the new year) and the release of confetti had taken place in an empty place, the party taking place only for television. and a handful of “essential workers” and their families, in honor of their role during the Covid-19 crisis.
The city of more than 8 million people had been the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States in the spring of 2020 and had to come to a halt, as its hospitals were overwhelmed with the sick and several hundred deaths each. day.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 34,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the American megalopolis.
Since November 8 and the total reopening of the American borders, New York, for which tourism is an essential sector, can once again welcome visitors from all over the world.
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