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Satellite Images Show the Effect of Coronavirus on Popular Tourist Destinations

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Tiananmen Square, China As one of Chinas most historic landmarks, Tiananmen Square in Beijing usually has non-stop foot traffic, as shown in the photo taken in February 2019. In the wake of the coronavirus, the square looks barren, with almost no cars on its surrounding streets. Men's Health/Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies

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Hazrat Masumeh Shrine, Iran The Hazrat Masumeh Shrine, like the Grand Mosque in Mecca, is going through a similar situation, with far fewer people visiting the site less frequently now than a few months ago. Although the site itself is not shut down to tourists, foreign ministers are advising people not to travel to the shrine until further notice. Men's Health/Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies

Space Mountain, Tokyo Disneyland The coronavirus is not just affecting religious traditions - its affecting recreational activities as well. In this photo from Tokyo Disneyland, people usually gathered near the popular Space Mountain ride. One month after the original photo, the more recent shot shows no one at the park at allas it closed on February 28 over fear of the outbreak. Men's Health/Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies

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