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11 striking photos of the coronavirus pandemic from around the world

Performer Ashlee Montague dances in Times Square, New York, during the pandemic. Image: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

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A Catholic priest preaches to photos of the faithful in Brazil. Image: REUTERS/Rodolfo Buhrer
Belgian Jozef Gouwy, 93 looks at a robot made available by Belgian company ZoraBots for elderly people?s homes for free so that they can virtually communicate with their loved ones despite the ban on visits to fight against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), in Ostend, Belgium March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman - RC22LF9U6VDX
Belgian Jozef Gouwy, 93 looks at a robot made by Belgian company ZoraBots. Image: REUTERS/Yves Herman
The Serbian military sets up beds inside Hall 1 of the Belgrade Fair to accommodate people who suffer mild symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Belgrade, Serbia, March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Marko Djurica TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC2BQF92ANMK
The Serbian military has set up beds for those with mild symptoms of COVID-19. Image: REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Ballet dancer and performer Ashlee Montague of New York wears a gas mask while she dances in Times Square as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continued in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC27NF96FEV5
Dancing through the chaos. Image: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
A customer pushes her trolley next to empty shelves at a Sainsbury's store in Harpenden as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Harpenden, Britain, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra - RC2HMF9U96QK
A customer facing bare aisles at a Sainsbury's store in Harpenden, UK. Image: REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Delta Air Lines passenger planes are seen parked due to flight reductions made to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC2CRF9XMQVD
Delta Air Lines passenger planes are parked at Alabama's Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airport. Image: REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage
A homeless man holds up a sign outside Westminster underground station as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain, March 19, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC2YMF9B01N6
With no home to go to, how can homeless populations hope to self-isolate? Image: REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Municipal workers disinfect public areas as a part of measures against the spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Escobedo, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico March 28, 2020. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC2DTF9W5MFZ
Frequently visited public places can be a hotspot for transmission. Image: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
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The efforts of those on the frontline have not been forgotten. Image: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Theo Clay looks out of his window next to his hand-drawn picture of a rainbow in Liverpool, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. Liverpool, Britain, March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble - RC20RF9PVHJG
Every little helps. Image: REUTERS/Phil Noble
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