Nobel prize ceremonies have been reined in this year amid measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. There will be no glitzy banquet honoring winners in Stockholm or Oslo as the global pandemic curtails the usual celebrations.Instead, their achievements will be recognized and rewarded at low-key ceremonies where they live and work in Europe and the United States.Also Read: Why farm politics doesn't win elections in IndiaTwelve laureates were named in 2020.
A Nobel prize comes with a 10-milion krona ($1.1 million) cash award — to be shared in some cases — diplomas and gold medals.