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Frankfurt / Main (dpa / lhe) - Lots of police, hardly any night owls: New Year's Eve under Corona conditions began quietly in Hesse.
According to the police, there were no major incidents until late Thursday evening.
Violations of the fireworks ban were also not reported.
The police were on the road with numerous emergency services in the cities, and also carried out alcohol controls.
In Offenbach, where there was a curfew from 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve due to the high number of corona infections, the streets were almost deserted.
But there were hardly any people in neighboring Frankfurt either.
On the banks of the Main, where in previous years numerous people had already gathered in the course of the evening, there was almost nothing to be seen apart from police vehicles.
There were only a few walkers on the Römerberg.
From a police loudspeaker van, however, a warning sounded across the square: “The virus is among us!
Keep your distance, wear a mask. "
In view of the restrictions to contain the pandemic, the turn of the year was calmer than usual.
Joint celebrations on streets or squares are prohibited, alcohol is not allowed to be drunk in public.
New Years Eve parties are not allowed.
In many places, fireworks are not allowed to be set off - the sale of firecrackers or rockets was generally prohibited this year.
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The police had announced that they would be present and check compliance with the corona rules with controls.
In some places the officials also take a look at whether the night exit restrictions are being observed.
Where these apply, you are not allowed to leave your home between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. without a valid reason.