Wuhan resembles a ghost town due to coronavirus outbreak

Chinese authorities locked down the city to stop the spread of the new virus

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An aerial view shows residential and commercial buildings of Wuhan.
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A major road going through the streets of the city remains deserted as people stay at home and avoid transport due to the virus outbreak in the city of Wuhan.
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An empty street in Wuhan, China.
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Street view after Wuhan government announced to ban non-essential vehicles in downtown area to contain coronavirus outbreak.
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A nearly-deserted expressway is seen in Wuhan.
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A person walks down a lane in Wuhan.
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An aerial view shows residential and commercial buildings of Wuhan.
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A sign reminds people to wear face masks at a park in Wuhan.
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A person rides a scooter through an intersection in Wuhan.
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An empty road is seen in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province amid a deadly virus outbreak which began in the city.
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A man wearing a protective facemask tries to take a bicycle on a street in Wuhan.
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A person on a scooter crosses an empty intersection in Wuhan.
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A motorcyclist rides across a bridge in Wuhan.
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Workers spray disinfectant at a train station in Wuhan.
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A man wearing a protective facemask walks along a street in Wuhan.
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A lone car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan.
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A family looks out the window from their home in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Wuhan.
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A car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan.
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A person wearing a protective facemask rides a bicycle along a street in Wuhan.
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People wearing protective facemasks are seen while taking a taxi in Wuhan.
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A man wearing a protective facemask rides a motorcycle on a street in Wuhan.
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A lone car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan.
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A man wearing a face mask walks past Minnie and Mickey Mouse themed Lunar New Year decorations at a park.
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A woman puts a protective mask in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Wuhan.
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An officer gestures in front of one of the roads blocked by the police to restrict people leaving Wuhan.
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