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Firework fireworks. rome, berlin, multiple other cities canceling big new year's eve celebrations. and across regions, everyone being urged to be cautious about their plans on new year's eve. daily record of covid cases in portugal on thursday, but notably, compared to the same time last year, a much lower hospitalization rate. the government has decided to shorten its quarantine period for covid patients from ten to seven days. >> reporter: the lines for testing snake beyond the horizon. it's the holiday season, and extra care is paramount. >> translator: i decided to take the test to be sa...