World rings in 2021 and says good riddance to 2020

Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's day celebrationsmore

Confetti flies around the ball and countdown clock in Times Square during the virtual New Year's Eve event in more

Medical staff celebrate the New Year with an embrace as they work inside the intensive care unit where patientmore

Artists watch as fireworks explode over Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate to usher in the New Year during a cmore

Jennifer Lopez performs in Times Square on New Years Eve in New York City, December 31, 2020. Gary Hershorn/Pmore

Fireworks explode over the new suspension bridge crossing the River Nile and named the Tahya Misr (Long Live Emore

Medical personnel work during the New Year at a field hospital set up at a sports gym to treat patients suffermore

Fireworks explode over Pyongyang during New Year's day celebrations in this photo supplied by North Korea's Komore

A woman wearing protective face mask prays at a Buddhist temple on New Year’s Day, in Wuhan, Hubei province, Cmore

Fireworks explode behind the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower near St. Basil's Cathedral during New Year's Day celebrmore

Healthcare workers treat patients infected with the coronavirus at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, more

A couple celebrates during New Year's Eve in Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil January 1, 2021. REUTEmore

People take pictures the first sunrise of the New Year in Beijing, China, January 1, 2021.   REUTERS/Thommore

A couple embrace during New Year's day celebrations in central Kyiv, Ukraine January 1, 2021. REUTERS/Valentynmore

People hold balloons as they gather to celebrate the arrival of the new year in Wuhan, China December 31, 2020more

Medical personnel work during New Year's Eve at a field hospital set up at a sports gym to treat patients suffmore

Fireworks explode over Tower Bridge in London, Britain January 1, 2021. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

People walk along Hungerford Bridge during an anti-lockdown demonstration and a New Year's celebration, in Lonmore

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge during downsized New Year's Eve celebrmore

Fireworks explode from the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during New Year's Eve celebrationsmore

Revellers take part in New Year's Eve celebrations in Kyiv, Ukraine December 31, 2020. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenmore

An effigy representing the coronavirus burns after it was set on fire on New Year's Day in Mumbai, India, Janumore

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 202more

People pose for a picture next to an installation at a mall on New Year's Eve in Mumbai, India, December 31, 2more

A light show is seen over Tower Bridge on the New Year in London, Britain January 1, 2021. REUTERS/Simon Dawsomore

People ride a rickshaw across Westminster Bridge during the New Year's Eve in London, Britain December 31, 202more

Brandenburg Gate is illuminated during the 'Willkommen 2021' (Welcome 2021) concert on New Year's Eve in Berlimore

People sing and dance on the streets during the New Year celebrations in Belgrade, Serbia, January 1, 2021. REmore

People enjoy takeaway drinks outside a pub during the New Year's Eve in London, Britain December 31, 2020. REUmore

An anti-lockdown protester gestures during a demonstration and a New Year's celebration, in London, Britain Jamore

Fireworks explode over Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate to usher in the new year during a concert 'Willkommemore

Two women celebrate New Year in Newcastle, Britain December 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

Police officers gesture during a patrol on New Year's day as a nighttime curfew is reimposed in Johannesburg, more

People gather to celebrate the arrival of the new year in Wuhan, China December 31, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

People gather to celebrate the arrival of the New Year near the Bund in Shanghai, China December 31, 2020. &nbmore

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 202more

A vendor wearing a protective mask sells balloons outside a shopping mall during New Year's Eve, in Kuala Lumpmore

Fireworks explode over apartment blocks during New Year's Day celebrations in Omsk, Russia January 1, 2021. REmore

People sing as they gather to celebrate the arrival of the new year at the site of a protest against the newlymore

A crowd watches as fireworks explode from the landmark building Taipei 101 during New Year celebrations in Taimore

Fireworks explode over Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake during New Year's Eve celebrations in Hanoi, Vietnam Janmore

People take pictures at a shopping center as the New Year countdown celebrations and crowded events were bannemore

The Houses of Parliament can be seen as people walk across Westminster Bridge, during the New Year's Eve in Lomore

A performer wears a face shield at a shopping center on New Year's Eve in Bangkok, Thailand December 31, 2020.more

Visitors look at decorations at a mall on New Year's Eve in Mumbai, India, December 31, 2020. REUTERS/Francis more

A girl wearing a mask and "2021" headband looks on at a shopping mall as The New Year countdown celebrations amore

People wearing protective face masks gather as they offer prayers on the first day of the New Year at the Kandmore

People kiss as they take a selfie in front of the last sunset of the year on New Year's Eve in Rome, Italy Decmore

A reveller holds a sign reading "2020BYE" as a small number of people begin celebrating New Year's Eve at the more

People stand at a hotel with a sign "Happy New Year" in one of its windows, during New Year's Eve in Jakarta, more

People walk during large-scale social restrictions on New Year's Eve in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 31, 2020.more

People enjoy the sunrise from Dona Marta lookout, with Sugarloaf mountain in the background in Rio de Janeiro,more

A hairdresser styles a "2021" shave for a client to welcome the New Year at a barbershop in Ahmedabad, India, more

General view of the deserted St. Peter's Square on New Year's Eve at the Vatican, December 31, 2020. Fabio Frumore