This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51948578

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Coronavirus slowdown seen from space Coronavirus slowdown in US seen from space
(6 days later)
Satellite images of normally busy locations around the world show how the coronavirus is having an impact on travel and tourism. Satellite images of normally busy locations in the US show how the coronavirus is having an impact on travel and tourism.
Car is no longer king - even in the US. Traffic is down on the 101 interstate in downtown Los Angeles.
And people aren't flying either - as Maxar Technologies' satellite images of Denver International Airport in Colorado show.
The lockdown and travel restrictions mean tourist attractions are closed. In Santa Monica, beachside car parks were shut after large numbers of people headed for the coast, despite the stay at home advice from local authorities.
Universal Studios in Hollywood has also closed its doors as part of efforts to stop the spread of the virus. The theme park said tickets bought in advance for the closure period would be valid until December.
Elsewhere in California, signs of the global slowdown are evident at international ports. At Long Beach container port there are far fewer shipping containers than last month.
In Nevada, the governor is shutting down non-essential business, which is expected to hit Las Vegas' famous gambling industry.In Nevada, the governor is shutting down non-essential business, which is expected to hit Las Vegas' famous gambling industry.
Disney is closing its doors until the end of the month - as can be seen by the lack of cars in the car park at Disney World, Florida. The Disney park in California, which is also closed, has said it will donate unsold food to a food bank charity in order to help local people.Disney is closing its doors until the end of the month - as can be seen by the lack of cars in the car park at Disney World, Florida. The Disney park in California, which is also closed, has said it will donate unsold food to a food bank charity in order to help local people.
With fewer tourists and less canal traffic, residents of the city of Venice are noticing other changes. They say the water is clear for the first time in years as the drop in water traffic means sediment in the canals has been able to settle.
In Vermont, car parks are empty as skiers keep away from the resort at Killington. Gatherings of 50 or more people have been banned in the state, bars have been shut down and restaurants restricted to take-out and delivery services only until 6 April .
Rental cars are clearly not in demand at Phoenix City airport, as Maxar Technologies images show full car parks, compared with the start of the month.
There are fewer aircraft at the airport in Salt Lake City.
A huge traffic jam is spotted in the centre of the Russian capital, Moscow, where officials have closed all schools and banned gatherings of more than 50 people.
In Iran, which has seen thousands of cases of the coronavirus, the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, has been closed because of the risk of spreading the disease.
Satellite images from Maxar Technologies