Australian authorities cancelled plans to allow medical teams battling Covid-19 to attend at Sydney Port to watch fireworks in celebration of New Year.
Traditionally, thousands of people were flocking to places where they can watch the fireworks being launched at midnight from the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
The idea of allowing about five thousand of health workers to attend at the venue of the port was ruled out due to concerns that the viral infection could spread significantly.
In an official statement, the City authorities recommended that the residents watch the fireworks display on television
The step was taken as the city is already witnessing a lockdown throughout January 9th.
Closure also imposed in several other cities around the world in their efforts to contain the outbreak of the pandemic.
Covid-19 Measures in Tokyo
In Japan, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked his ministers to prepare for the implementation of anti-virus measures, and said: "the virus does not recognize the end of the year or the New Year. ”
He said:“ I ask every minister to raise his level of awareness. The seriousness of the matter and make sure that the control measures are implemented with care. "
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