Wuhan, China, once the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, saw crowds of people flocking late Thursday night in the New Year, a scene that is in stark contrast to other parts of the world celebrating small due to the virus.
Crowds of thousands were seen in the city, where the first outbreak of COVD-19 occurred just a year ago. According to reports, people were seen going to the club and celebrating by releasing balloons.
However, the photo showed the crowd still wearing face masks.
As of Sunday, there were a total of 50,354 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wuhan, according to the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission.
As the city has largely recovered from the coronavirus epidemic, a study published in recent weeks found that case counts are higher than initially reported.
About half a million Chinese city dwellers may have been infected with the virus, 10 times more than the number of initially confirmed cases.
U.S. In December, December was the deadliest month of the epidemic, with more than 63,000 deaths so far. April was previously the deadliest month of the epidemic, with more than 55,000 people dying.
State officials have urged Americans to avoid large gatherings for New Year’s Eve because the virus continues to spread. The annual celebration of New York City was held in Times Square, but with a new format, including a virtual appearance and a small crowd.
The images in New York are in stark contrast to Wuhan, but the celebration is still full of celebrity looks and musical performances.
The photos showed a quiet time square, with masks worn and social distance.
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