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London Forgoes New Year's Eve Fireworks Due to Coronavirus Constraints

Rapid increase in disease cases nationwide: Count has been nearly doubling every 7 to 8 days.

London Forgoes New Year's Eve Fireworks Due to Coronavirus Constraints

London's New Year's Eve Bash Cancelled Amid Pandemic Chaos 🤔

Here's the lowdown: London's Mayor Sadiq Khan just dropped a bombshell announcement – the city's famous New Year's fireworks show is kaput this year, homie. According to Almaty.tv, referencing ukrinform.ru, it's all thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic rearing its ugly head once again.

"Yo, let me tell ya, there ain't gonna be no fireworks display this New Year's, like in past years," Khan spit out. "Can't let a horde of people gather for New Year's Eve, it ain't cool."

Khan's team is cookin' up an alternative plan so Londoners can still kick it and welcome the New Year in the safety and comfort of their own cribs.

The mayor admitted that London's annual New Year's Eve festivities usually serve as a global spectacle, but this year, it's gonna be a "no-show."

Here's the shocker: In Blighty, the number of COVID-19 cases is doubbling every seven to eight damn days, with over 3,300 new cases identified yesterday alone. The government peeps are even considering tightening the lockdown in the country. 😷

Now, if you're curious about why London's New Year's Eve fireworks display was previously scrapped, it was mainly due to environmental issues and financial factors. The traditionally South Bank of the Thames event was nixed in 2019/2020. Private celebrations sprung up throughout the city, while officials focused on reducing pollution and cost-cutting efforts.

Stay tuned for more info on the upcoming alternative New Year's Eve celebration plans for the big city. 🎉🙏🏻💥👍🏻

In light of the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases in Blighty, the Mayor's emphasis on health-and-wellness initiatives has led to the cancellation of the New Year's fireworks display in London. Instead, the city is exploring science-based alternatives to ensure the safety of its residents during the New Year's celebrations.

Rapid surge in daily new cases, with the country reporting an approximate doubling of incidents every week (7-8 days).

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