“Our task is to create a festive mood in the city, distract Novosibirsk residents from negative thoughts associated with the pandemic.
And at the same time, prevent the spread of infection.
Therefore, during the celebrations, we must abandon the mass entertainment events that gather people in one place - such as fireworks, ”RIA Novosti quotes the words of the mayor Anatoly Loktya.
He noted that this principle will be taken as a basis for planning events.
Earlier, the Governor of the Stavropol Territory Vladimir Vladimirov said that all massive New Year's celebrations should be canceled due to the epidemic situation in the region.