People perform prayer as they perform social distancing near Kaaba in the Grand Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia April 28, 2020. Picture taken April 28, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
In pictures: A global pandemic
A deadly virus spreads around the world leaving a mounting death toll and threatening the global economy.
More than 3.11 million people have been infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 216,667 have died, according to a Reuters tally.
Tokyo, Japan
A passenger wearing a face mask waits for a train on an almost empty platform of Tokyo station.PHOTO:REUTERS
Empty platform of Tokyo station where fewer people than usual are seen during Golden Week holidays following the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Tokyo.PHOTO: REUTERSGermany
Customers at the food discounter wearing a protective mask. PHOTO: REUTERS
Customers at the food discounter ALDI buy groceries, as the spread of coronavirus disease. PHOTO: REUTERSSaudia Arabia
Saudi Arabia closes two holiest shrines to foreigners as coronavirus fears grow.PHOTO: REUTERS
People perform prayer as they perform social distancing near Kaaba. PHOTO: REUTERS
Saudi Arabia suspends entry for pilgrims over coronavirus. PHOTO: REUTERSLondon
Face masks 'hot item' at London Fashion Week amid virus fears. PHOTO: REUTERS
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No Plans to Shut UK Parliament Despite Positive Coronavirus Test. PHOTO: REUTERSUnited States
U.S. coronavirus death toll rises as cases hit 750,000.PHOTO: REUTERS
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More U.S. protests call for lifting coronavirus restrictions as governors push back. PHOTO: REUTERS
Coronavirus precautions. PHOTO: REUTERS
Italy hit by lethal coronavirus cases puts 11 town on lockdown. PHOTO: REUTERS
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