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.Image Credit: AFP

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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.Image Credit: AFP

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

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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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A nearly-deserted expressway is seen in Wuhan.Image Credit: AP

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A person walks down a lane in Wuhan.Image Credit: AP

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An aerial view shows residential and commercial buildings of Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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

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A person rides a scooter through an intersection in Wuhan.Image Credit: AP

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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.Image Credit: AFP

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A man wearing a protective facemask tries to take a bicycle on a street in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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A person on a scooter crosses an empty intersection in Wuhan.Image Credit: AP

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A motorcyclist rides across a bridge in Wuhan.Image Credit: AP

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Workers spray disinfectant at a train station in Wuhan.Image Credit: AP

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A man wearing a protective facemask walks along a street in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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A lone car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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A family looks out the window from their home in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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A car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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A person wearing a protective facemask rides a bicycle along a street in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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People wearing protective facemasks are seen while taking a taxi in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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A man wearing a protective facemask rides a motorcycle on a street in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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A lone car drives down a deserted street in Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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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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A woman puts a protective mask in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

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An officer gestures in front of one of the roads blocked by the police to restrict people leaving Wuhan.Image Credit: AFP

The latest on the coronavirus spreading in China and beyond

Dubai: In a statement today, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection has confirmed the first case of coronavirus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has so far claimed 132 lives and infected near 6,000 people across the globe.

It was a family coming from Wuhan to the UAE that was found to be affected by the virus.

The ministry added that the health of those infected is stable and under medical observation.




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The Ministry stressed that the epidemiological investigation centers in the country are working around the clock to report early any cases of the virus, stressing that the health system in the country works very efficiently. It added that the ministry is closely following the situation in a way that guarantees the health and safety of everyone.


- With inputs from WAM