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Empty Spaces Around The World Amid Coronavirus

A Sainsbury's worker walks past a customer next to empty shelves at a Sainsbury's store in Harpenden
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A Sainsbury's worker walks past a customer next to empty shelves at a Sainsbury's store in Harpenden as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Harpenden, Britain, March 18, 2020.
Parking lot of American Dream is seen empty after closing doors due the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey
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The parking lot of American Dream mall is seen empty after closing doors due the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., March 18, 2020.
An empty square is seen during the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin
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The Alexanderplatz is seen during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany, March 18, 2020.
General view of an empty classroom in Staffordshire
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General view of an empty classroom in Staffordshire as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Staffordshire, Britain, March 18, 2020.
A view shows empty shelves in a supermarket in Moscow
REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
The pandemic triggered a toilet paper shortage in 2020, and it could happen again
A view shows the Carlton hotel and an empty Croisette in Cannes as a lockdown is imposed to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France
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A view shows the Carlton hotel and an empty Croisette in Cannes as a lockdown is imposed to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, March 18, 2020.
Bangkok nightclubs
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There are increasing reports of irresponsible community behavior despite rising COVID-19 cases.
Empty MetLife Stadium is seen following actions taken by NJ Governor Murphy to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in East Rutherford
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An empty MetLife Stadium is seen following actions taken by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., March 18, 2020.
An empty hot dog street cart is seen during the national quarantine in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Caracas
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An empty hot dog street cart is seen during the national quarantine in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela March 18, 2020.
Empty baggage carousels are seen at Madrid's Adolfo Suarez Barajas Airport
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Empty baggage carousels are seen during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madrid's Adolfo Suarez Barajas Airport, Spain, March 18, 2020.
A man walks at the Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai
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A man walks at the Dubai International Financial Centre, almost empty of people, following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 18, 2020.
A man walks at the Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai
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A man walks at the Dubai International Financial Centre, almost empty of people, following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 18, 2020.
Restaurant patio sits empty outside Dubai Mall
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A restaurant patio sits empty outside Dubai Mall, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 17, 2020. Picture taken March 17, 2020.
An empty home improvement retail store is seen amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Santiago
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An empty home improvement retail store is seen amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Santiago, Chile, March 17, 2020. Picture taken March 17, 2020.
Empty restaurant is pictured outside Dubai Mall
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An empty restaurant is pictured outside Dubai Mall, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 17, 2020. Picture taken March 17, 2020.
A playground and empty beach are shown void of people due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Encinitas, California
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A playground and empty beach are shown void of people due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Encinitas, California, U.S., March 18, 2020.
A shopper is seen at the end of an empty aisle in an Asda supermarket in Manchester
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A shopper is seen at the end of an empty aisle in an Asda supermarket amid the coronavirus outbreak in Manchester, Britain, March 18, 2020.
A Spanish legionnaire patrols in an empty Puente Nuevo in downtown Ronda
REUTERS/Jon Nazca
A Spanish legionnaire patrols an empty Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) during partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in downtown Ronda, southern Spain, March 18, 2020.
View of near-empty streets in central Stockholm
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A view of near-empty streets, as people stay indoors during the coronavirus outbreak, in central Stockholm, Sweden March 18, 2020.
Empty check-in counters are seen at Vienna's airport in Schwechat
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Empty Austrian Airlines check-in counters are seen during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Vienna's airport in Schwechat, Austria March 18, 2020.
Empty check-in counters are seen at Vienna's airport in Schwechat
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Empty Austrian Airlines check-in counters are seen during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Vienna's airport in Schwechat, Austria March 18, 2020.
General view of empty shelves seen at a Tesco store in Hatfield
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General view of empty shelves seen at a Tesco store in Hatfield as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Hatfield, Britain, March 18, 2020.
A Spanish legionnaire patrols in an empty street in downtown Ronda
REUTERS/Jon Nazca
A Spanish legionnaire patrols an empty street during partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in downtown Ronda, southern Spain, March 18, 2020.
An empty pedestrian pier is shown during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oceanside, California
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An empty pedestrian pier is shown during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oceanside, California, U.S., March 18, 2020.
Spanish legionnaires patrol an empty street in downtown Ronda
REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Spanish legionnaires patrol an empty street during partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in downtown Ronda, southern Spain, March 18, 2020.
A surfer walks across an empty road during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oceanside, California
A surfer walks across an empty road during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oceanside, California, U.S., March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake
A man walks along an empty beach during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oceanside, California,
REUTERS/Mike Blake
A man walks along an empty beach during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oceanside, California, U.S., March 18, 2020.
An empty area of Miami Beach is seen after local authorities closed bars, restaurants and some areas of beaches to the public for precaution due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
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An empty area of Miami Beach is seen after local authorities closed bars, restaurants and some areas of beaches to the public for precaution due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., March 18, 2020.
Spanish legionnaires patrol an empty street in downtown Ronda
REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Spanish legionnaires patrol an empty street during partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in downtown Ronda, southern Spain, March 18, 2020.
Spanish legionnaires patrol an empty train station in downtown Ronda
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Spanish legionnaires patrol an empty train station during partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in downtown Ronda, southern Spain, March 18, 2020.
General view shows empty streets at entrance of Ariana city
REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
A general view shows empty streets at the entrance of Ariana city during a curfew to counter the spread of the coronavirus, near Tunis, Tunisia March 18, 2020.
Tourist walk in an empty area of South Beach after local authorities closed bars, restaurants and some areas of beaches to the public for precaution due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread, in Miami Beach
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Tourist walk in an empty area of South Beach after local authorities closed bars, restaurants and some areas of beaches to the public for precaution due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., March 18, 2020.
Rows of empty seats of an American Airline flight are seen, as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disruption continues across the global industry, during a flight between Washington D.C. and Miami, in Washington, U.S.
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Rows of empty seats of an American Airline flight are seen, as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disruption continues across the global industry, during a flight between Washington D.C. and Miami, in Washington, U.S., March 18, 2020.
Empty restaurant tables are seen as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London
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Empty restaurant tables are seen as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain, March 18, 2020.
A gift shop completely empty of customers is seen in lower Manhattan during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City
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A gift shop completely empty of customers is seen in lower Manhattan during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, New York, U.S., March 18, 2020.
General view shows empty streets at the entrance of Ariana city during a curfew to counter the spread of the coronavirus, near Tunis
REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
A general view shows empty streets at the entrance of Ariana city during a curfew to counter the spread of the coronavirus, near Tunis, Tunisia March 18, 2020.
Empty restaurant tables are seen as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London
REUTERS/Jon Nazca
A view of the empty shopping La Bola street during partial lockdown as part of a 15-day state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in downtown Ronda, southern Spain, March 18, 2020.
A closed shopping mall and its empty parking lot is shown during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Costa Mesa, California
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A closed shopping mall and its empty parking lot is shown during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., March 18, 2020.
A man walks alongs an empty street during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade
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A man walks alongs an empty street during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade, Serbia, March 18, 2020.
A man walks alongs an empty street during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade
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A man walks alongs an empty street during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade, Serbia, March 18, 2020.
Empty Slavija square is pictured during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade
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Empty Slavija square is pictured during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade, Serbia, March 18, 2020.
Lebanon temporarily shuts down Beirut's international airport as part of the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beirut
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Trollies are seen at an empty hall as Lebanon temporarily shuts down the Beirut's international airport after declaring a medical state of emergency as part of the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beirut, Lebanon March 18, 2020.
Lebanon temporarily shuts down Beirut's international airport as part of the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beirut
REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
An information board of cancelled flights is pictured at an empty hall at Beirut's international airport as Lebanon temporarily shuts down the airport, after declaring a medical state of emergency as part of the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beirut, Lebanon March 18, 2020.
A woman runs alongs an empty street just before a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade
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A woman runs alongs an empty street just before a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade, Serbia, March 18, 2020.
An empty observation platform at the Iguacu National Park is pictured after the its closure due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Foz do Iguacu
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An empty observation platform at the Iguacu National Park is pictured after the its closure due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, March 18, 2020.
An empty gas station is seen after an order to close it at the border state of Zulia in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Maracaibo
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An empty gas station is seen after an order to close it at the border state of Zulia in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Maracaibo, Venezuela March 18, 2020. Picture taken March 18, 2020.
A general view of an empty Paseo Colorado shopping center during the global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Pasadena
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A general view of an empty Paseo Colorado shopping center during the global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Pasadena, California, U.S., March 18, 2020.
A worker sits on the floor of an empty gas station after an order to close it at the border state of Zulia in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Maracaibo
REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia
A worker sits on the floor of an empty gas station after an order to close it at the border state of Zulia in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Maracaibo, Venezuela March 18, 2020. Picture taken March 18, 2020.
A lone person enters an empty Fulton subway station during the evening rush, as people react to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York
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A lone person enters an empty Fulton subway station during the evening rush, as people react to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, U.S., March 18, 2020.
An empty gas station is seen after an order to close it at the border state of Zulia in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Maracaibo
REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia
An empty gas station is seen after an order to close it at the border state of Zulia in response to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Maracaibo, Venezuela March 18, 2020. Picture taken March 18, 2020.
A commuter walks through the 42nd Street Bryant Park subway station during what is typically rush hour, but is largely empty due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) forcing large numbers of people to stay home in Manhattan, New York City
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A commuter walks through the 42nd Street Bryant Park subway station during what is typically rush hour, but is largely empty due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) forcing large numbers of people to stay home in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 18, 2020.
A view of empty centre of La Paz
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A view of empty centre of La Paz after government has asked people to stay indoors to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in La Paz, Bolivia, March18, 2020.
Times Square is seen largely empty as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continued in Manhattan, New York City
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Times Square is seen largely empty as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continued in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 18, 2020.
A person in a face mask walks through an almost empty Times Square as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continued in Manhattan, New York City
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A person in a face mask walks through an almost empty Times Square as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continued in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 18, 2020.