Valentine's Day 2021 under Covid-19 ...

Decoration of a store in California on the occasion of Valentine's Day (illustrative image).

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In the world, with the curfew, confinement, restaurants, cinemas and theaters closed, it is a very special Valentine's Day that lovers will be celebrating on February 14.

The opportunity, however, for many of them to organize themselves differently.

Overview of France, Ivory Coast and Gabon.

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In Paris,

France

, even with the sanitary measures, there is no question for many couples to put aside the feast of lovers!

Between little attentions and dinner at home, many people will adapt to respect the tradition of February 14 at all costs ...

Lots of orders to prepare ...

For Parisian traders, Valentine's Day is traditionally an important day of activity

In Africa, the continent is also celebrating hearts.

Despite the caution due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in the town of Cocody in

Côte d'Ivoire

, the comings and goings are increasing at the entrance of shopping centers, lovers' feast requires!

We will try to celebrate ...

In Côte d'Ivoire, the Covid-19 pandemic remains in people's minds, but does not discourage the most motivated

In

Gabon

, because of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has tightened the screws.

The curfew is now in effect from 6 p.m.

You need a negative Covid test to enter a restaurant.

How will the Librevillois celebrate Valentine's Day under these conditions?

The bars are closed ...

For this special day, many Librevillois have good plans

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