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Members of the Truro Cathedral Choir during the Eucharist of Christmas Morning service at Truro Cathedral, on December 25, 2020 in Truro, England. Places of worship have remained open in England in all tiers of its covid-19 measures, albeit with limitations on household mixing.Credit:Getty Images
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Antonio Villacampa cries as he speaks with his relatives via live stream on Christmas Day at the Covid-19 ward at Hospital del Mar on December 25, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain has reported a recent increase in Covid-19 cases throughout the country this month, prompting many regional governments to introduce tighter restrictions on gatherings over the Christmas period.Credit:Getty Images
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Farmers continue their protest against the agriculture law at the Delhi's Singhu border in Delhi, India. As per the local media reports the union representing the protesting farmers met on Friday to discuss the fresh letter from the central government to resume talks in the coming days to end the deadlock over the agriculture law. Credit:Getty Images
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A person wearing a face mask at a sign outside the David Jones store during the Boxing Day sales on December 26, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Australians celebrate Boxing Day with many taking advantage of the post-Christmas sale prices in what is usually the busiest day of the year for retailers in Australia. Extra safety protocols have been introduced this year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In Sydney, thousands of people usually gather around and on the harbour to watch the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. This year's race was cancelled for the first time in its 76 year history due to the current COVID-19 cluster outbreak in NSW. Credit:Getty Images
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People in Hosier Lane on Boxing Day, in Melbourne, Australia. Melbournians are still taking safety protocols, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Credit:Getty Images
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Fans show their support during day one of the Second Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit:Getty Images
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Fans watch on during day one of the Second Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit:Getty Images
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Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings is flipped by P.J. Williams #26 of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit:Getty Images
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A general view as sun rises over the MCG and sport with fans returns to Melbourne, ahead of day one of the Second Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit:Getty Images