The COVID-19 epidemic originating from the city of Yunnan (China) has spread and disrupted the pace of life in many places around the world.
A resident in Hubei Province (China) used a rope to pull food up to his house for fear of an epidemic. China is still the country with the largest number of infections with 77,658 cases. Many cities in the country have been blocked off to avoid the risk of infection.
After China, South Korea is currently the world's second largest outbreak with 893 infections and 9 deaths. This number shows no signs of decreasing but is increasing very rapidly.
After Korea raised its alarm to the highest level, most libraries, shopping malls, historical museums and some markets were forced to close. In Daegu (Korea), the streets are deserted, most people wear masks when going out.
According to Kyodonews, suspected cases of COVID-19 infection and testing have been detected in many places in Japan. Currently, Japan recorded 159 cases and 1 death. Previously, the Diamond Princess superyacht carrying more than 3,700 people became the world's largest "mobile transaction". The cruise ship was quarantined at Yokohama port (Japan) from 5.2 and its quarantine period expired on February 19. Nearly 700 people on the cruise ship were confirmed to be infected.
These days, masks have become a indispensable item for many people, especially residents in big cities and localities with epidemics. In the photo are students wearing masks at a competition spot during the National University admission period in Tokyo (Japan) to prevent COVID-19 infection.
Italy has become the first European country to implement drastic quarantine measures to deal with and control the COVID-19 epidemic. After the outbreak, most public places such as churches, shopping malls, stores, schools, etc. have signs hanging closed. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the main church of Milano (Milan, Italy) is also deserted.
At a supermarket in Milan (Italy), shelves of necessities are often without items.
On the afternoon of February 25, according to Reuters, Iraq detected 4 cases of COVID-19 infection in Kirkuk province.The fear of the epidemic has covered many places in Iraq, children are also equipped with masks by their parents to limit the spread of the epidemic.
