Wuhan resembles a ghost town due to coronavirus outbreak

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Wuhan resembles a ghost town due to coronavirus outbreak

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

Published: January 28, 2020 12:56 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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Copy of 356133-01-08 [1]-1580198201879 — An aerial view shows residential and commercial buildings of Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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200129 major roads — 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. Image Credit: AFP

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200128 wuhan — An empty street in Wuhan, China. Image Credit: AP

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200129 wuhan — Street view after Wuhan government announced to ban non-essential vehicles in downtown area to contain coronavirus outbreak. Image Credit: Reuters

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Copy of China_Cities_Cut_Off_15862.jpg-aad8a~1-1580198165404 — A nearly-deserted expressway is seen in Wuhan. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of China_Outbreak_84536.jpg-5e325-1580198214728 — A person walks down a lane in Wuhan. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 351602-01-08 [1]-1580198204392 — An aerial view shows residential and commercial buildings of Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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200128 wuhan — A sign reminds people to wear face masks at a park in Wuhan. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of China_Outbreak_69475.jpg-cc23a~1-1580198171910 — A person rides a scooter through an intersection in Wuhan. Image Credit: AP

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200128 wuhan — An empty road is seen in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province amid a deadly virus outbreak which began in the city. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 343064-01-08-1580198193936 — A man wearing a protective facemask tries to take a bicycle on a street in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of China_Outbreak_45308.jpg-746fd-1580198218465 — A person on a scooter crosses an empty intersection in Wuhan. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of China_Outbreak_23894.jpg-9cea1~1 [1]-1580198239102 — A motorcyclist rides across a bridge in Wuhan. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of China_Outbreak_26529.jpg-54f26~1 [1]-1580198242685 — Workers spray disinfectant at a train station in Wuhan. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 343063-01-08-1580198190350 — A man wearing a protective facemask walks along a street in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 343061-01-08-1580198187114 — A lone car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 350828-01-08-1580198210722 — A family looks out the window from their home in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 343060-01-08-1580198183741 — A car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 343066-01-08-1580198199698 — A person wearing a protective facemask rides a bicycle along a street in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 343065-01-08-1580198196520 — People wearing protective facemasks are seen while taking a taxi in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 340941-01-08-1580198177130 — A man wearing a protective facemask rides a motorcycle on a street in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 340948-01-08-1580198180408 — A lone car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of China_Outbreak_35924.jpg-14824~1-1580198222538 — A man wearing a face mask walks past Minnie and Mickey Mouse themed Lunar New Year decorations at a park. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 351614-01-08-1580198230094 — A woman puts a protective mask in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 333382-01-08-1580198168417 — An officer gestures in front of one of the roads blocked by the police to restrict people leaving Wuhan. Image Credit: AFP

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