In order to defeat the malicious coronavirus, the Chinese authorities have introduced a much larger quarantine than the regulations provide. This is bearing fruit, but there is also a downside: millions of Chinese are forced to stay at home in order not to spread the infection and not risk catching it. This does not create global problems because of the excellent logistics of the country, everything is delivered to everyone at home. But the landscapes of deserted cities at once make an apocalyptic impression.
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirusApple has closed all its 42 retail stores, the world's largest casino has closed its doors for two weeks in Macau. Half of the Starbucks coffee shops have stopped working, flights have been suspended. The metro is empty, as many companies recommend employees to work remotely. Here's how China's busiest places have changed in 2020.
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus
Apple Store in Shanghai January 29, 2019
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus
He is on February 5 , 2020
Grand Lisboa Casino in Macau on September 28, 2019
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus
And February 5 , 2020
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Starbucks in Shanghai on February 24, 2018
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February 7, 2020
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus
Hong Kong International Airport March 10, 2017
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February 6, 2020Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus
Beijing Subway April 25, 2018
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A car during rush hour at Dongdang Station in the Beijing subway on February 6, 2020.
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Supermarket in Hong Kong on August 17, 2017
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus
Empty shelves February 6, 2020
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus
Shopping mall in Hong Kong on August 9, 2015
Before and after: what China looks like without people due to coronavirus