Carnival celebrations cancelled due the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Rio de Janeiro
Teacher Juliana Motta, 34, wears a costume which she would wear during the Carnival celebrations which would be held from February 12 until February 17, but were cancelled due the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 9, 2021. "It is sad, but it's necessary, it is a necessary temporary evil, it hurts but it is transient" Motta said about not having Carnival celebrations. Picture taken February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY