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The economic catastrophe of COVID-19 in pictures

The financial disaster of a global pandemic
Deserted public transport
Near-empty shopping arcades and malls
Boarded-up pubs and bars
Empty restaurants
Custom massively down at inner-city food outlets
Deserted tourist destinations
Untouched ski slopes
Unsold cars stacked up
Taxis off the roads
Cinemas closed around the world
Theatres and arts venues closed or only open at a fraction of capacity
Sports played in empty stadiums and arenas
Theme parks closed or restricting numbers of visitors
Nearly-empty gyms
Planes grounded
'Ghost' cruise ships floating empty...
...or sold for scrap
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Chris McGrath / Getty Images

The financial disaster of a global pandemic

The lingering economic impacts of coronavirus have made for some unusual sights this year, from deserted tourist beaches in peak season and empty shopping streets at Christmas time to fields full of taxis and cruise ships being sold for scrap. Captured by photographers the world over, click or scroll though to see 17 images that show the shocking financial effects of COVID-19. All dollar values in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.
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Frances Carruthers

14 December 2020

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