A girl skates on an ice rink at a shopping mall, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 8, 2020.
A police officer wears a mask as he walks in front of the Oriental Pearl Tower, as the country is hit by an outbreak of a new coronavirus, in Lujiazui financial district in Pudong, Shanghai, China, February 5, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song
People are seen in a shopping mall, as the country is hit by an outbreak of a new coronavirus in Lujiazui financial district in Pudong, Shanghai, China, February 5, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song
A car drives along a main road, as the country is hit by an outbreak of a new coronavirus, in Shanghai, China, January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song.
A worker wears a face mask and carries cleaning material as she uses the escalator at a shopping mall, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 5, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Ms. Ren wears a face mask while she works out at Tiantan park, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 7, 2020. "There was around 100-200 people who exercise here, now only about 20% shows up," Ms. Ren said. "I feel pretty safe. The air is clear and people are having protective measures." "When I go back home, I disinfect my shoes and take off my coat". REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
People walk through Jianguomen subway station, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Security personnel wearing face masks patrol Wangfujing street, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A woman wearing a face mask walks through a shopping mall, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
People wearing face masks walk at a shopping mall, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A woman wearing a face mask takes selfies after snowfall outside the Forbidden City, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Andrew, 24, and Lara, 25, drink at a bar, as the country is hit by an outbreak of a new coronavirus, in Shanghai, China February 7, 2020. Lara, who is from Hubei province, said she's not afraid of the virus because she thinks the probability of catching it is very small. REUTERS/Aly Song
A person wearing a face mask rides an electric scooter near bike-sharing bicycles, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 5, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A man looks at his laptop after having lunch at a restaurant during lunch hour, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Mr. Qiao wears a face mask and speaks to his family while they take pictures at Jingshan Park, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 6, 2020. "We know the situation of the coronavirus is severe. But the epicentre is far away, so we think it should be fine here ... It's a God-given chance to enjoy this family moment with snow and without work," said Mr Qiao. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Mr. Guo who works as a delivery driver, poses for a photograph on his motorcycle, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 7, 2020. "The city is quiet, because people stay at home and are not coming out," Mr. Guo said. ?"Some customers cannot go outside because they are under quarantine, so they need us to deliver food to them". REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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