Right now, everything looks different.
Streets are empty and convention centres have been turned into hospitals, fit to house thousands of patients suffering from COVID-19.
As part of the unprecedented measures to mitigate the spread of the pandemic, governments have shut down whole cities and countries, and populations have been ordered to stay inside.
At the time of reporting, on March 23, there are over 330,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide. Over 15,000 people have died, and 97,000 have recovered.
These 22 photos from around the world demonstrate what life looks like today, in the age of coronavirus.
Paris, France
Sydney, Australia
California, United States
Florida, United States
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Bergamo, Italy
Manila, Philippines
Rome, Italy
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Koblenz, Germany
Rome, Italy
Gaza City, Gaza
Milan, Italy
California, United States
Washington, United States
Paris, France
Madrid, Spain
Turin, Italy
New York, United States
Melbourne, Australia
Idlib, Syria
Madrid, Spain
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Read more about COVID-19:
- What you need to know about COVID-19 today, Monday March 23.
- Essential and non-essential services: A breakdown of what is and isn't shutting down today.
- Shutdown stage one: Everything we learnt from Scott Morrison's latest press conference.
The Australian Government Department of Health advises that the only people who will be tested for COVID-19 are those with symptoms who have either returned from overseas in the past 14 days or been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days.
If you are sick and believe you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your GP ahead of time to book an appointment. Or call the national Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice on 1800 020 080. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.
To keep up to date with the latest information, please visit the Department of Health website.
The current situation around COVID-19 might be making you feel scared or uncertain. It's okay to feel this way, but it's also important to learn how to manage feelings of anxiety during this time. To download the free PDF: Anxiety & Coronavirus - How to Manage Feelings of Anxiety click here.
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