These satellite pictures show the impact of the Coronavirus

Mar 8, 2020

This article is published in collaboration with Reuters

A tourist wears a protective mask in Saint Mark's Square as the Italian government prepares to adopt new measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in Venice, Italy, March 8, 2020. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri - RC2OFF9ST6KT

Tourist sites are some of places affected. Image: REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

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From airports to theme parks and religious sites, these satellite images give a before and after perspective.

The Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia

BEFORE: The Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, February 14, 2020. Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: The Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: The Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2020. Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

Milan Duomo, Milan, Italy

BEFORE: Milan Duomo, Milan, Italy, January 22, 2020 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Milan Duomo, Milan, Italy, March 4, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Milan Duomo, Milan, Italy, March 4, 2020 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

BEFORE: Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, February 21, 2019 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, February 11, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, February 11, 2020. Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

Huoshenshan Hospital, Wuhan, China

BEFORE: Huoshenshan Hospital, Wuhan, China, April 28, 2017 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Huoshenshan Hospital, Wuhan, China, February 22, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Huoshenshan Hospital, Wuhan, China, February 22, 2020 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

The Hazrat Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran

BEFORE: The Hazrat Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran September 25, 2019 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: The Hazrat Masumeh Shrine in Qom, Iran, March 1, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: The Hazrat Masumeh Shrine in Qom, Iran, March 1, 2020. Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

Tehran airport, Iran

BEFORE: Tehran airport, Iran, January 11, 2020. Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Tehran airport, Iran, February 29, 2020. Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

A toll plaza, Wuhan, China

BEFORE: A toll plaza, Wuhan, China, October 17, 2019 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: A toll plaza, Wuhan, China, February 25, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: A toll plaza, Wuhan, China, February 25, 2020 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

The Space Mountain ride in Tokyo Disneyland, near Tokyo, Japan

BEFORE: The Space Mountain ride in Tokyo Disneyland, near Tokyo, Japan February 1, 2020 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: The Space Mountain ride in Tokyo Disneyland, near Tokyo, Japan March 1, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: The Space Mountain ride in Tokyo Disneyland, near Tokyo, Japan March 1, 2020 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

Wuhan airport, China

BEFORE: Wuhan airport, China, October 17, 2019 Image: Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Wuhan airport, China, February 25, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

AFTER: Wuhan airport, China, February 25, 2020 Image: AFTER: Wuhan airport, China, February 25, 2020. Satellite image 2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

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