Coronavirus slowdown seen from area

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Satellite images of normally busy places in the United States show how the coronavirus is having an impact on travel and tourism.

Cars and truck is no longer king – even in the United States. Traffic is down on the 101 interstate in downtown Los Angeles.

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Roadways are clearer – like the 101 highway interchange, downtown Los Angeles

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101 highway interchange downtown Los Angeles, 22 March

28 January

101 highway interchange downtown Los Angeles, 28 January

And individuals aren’t flying either – as Maxar Technologies’ satellite images of Denver International Airport in Colorado reveal.

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Fewer flights suggest empty spaces at Denver International’s long-term parking lot

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Denver International's long-term car park, 24 March

7 March

Denver International Airport's long-term car park, 7 March 2020

The lockdown and travel restrictions mean tourist attractions are closed. In Santa Monica, beachside car parks were shut after great deals of individuals headed for the coast, despite the stay at home suggestions from regional authorities.

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Tourists are staying away from Santa Monica pier

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Santa Monica pier 22 March 2020

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Santa Monica pier 11 March 2020

Universal Studios in Hollywood has actually likewise closed its doors as part of efforts to stop the spread of the virus. The theme park stated tickets purchased beforehand for the closure duration would be valid up until December.

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Destinations like Universal Studios in Hollywood have actually closed their doors

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Universal Studios in Hollywood 22 March 2020

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Universal Studios in Hollywood 18 November 2019

In Other Places in California, signs of the global downturn appear at worldwide ports. At Long Beach container port there are far fewer shipping containers than last month.

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See how organisation is slower at Long Beach container lawn in California

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Long Beach container yard 17 March 2020

8 February

Long Beach container yard 8 February 2020

In Nevada, the governor is closing down non-essential business, which is anticipated to strike Las Vegas’ famous betting market.

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Traffic around Las Vegas airport from space

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Las Vegas, 17 March, 2020

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Las Vegas, 26 January 2020

Disney is closing its doors until the end of the month – as can be seen by the lack of automobiles in the car park at Disney World, Florida. The Disney park in California, which is likewise closed, has said it will donate unsold food to a food bank charity in order to help local people.

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How the Disney World park in Orlando looks after the short-term closure

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Walt Disney World, 18 March 2020

6 January 2020

Walt Disney World, 6 January 2020

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