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Photos: As coronavirus spreads, countries around the world announce more restrictions

The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 154,620 with 5,796 deaths, across 139 countries and territories. China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- where the epidemic was declared in late December, has to date declared 80,844 cases, for 3,199 deaths, with 66,911 people recovered. The country declared 20 new cases and 10 new fatalities between Saturday and Sunday.

Updated on: Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM IST

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An employee cleans the grounds behind the closed gates of Disneyland Park on the first day of the closure of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks as fear of the spread of coronavirus continue, in Anaheim, California. The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 154,620 with 5,796 deaths, across 139 countries and territories on Sunday, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources. (DAVID MCNEW / AFP)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

An employee cleans the grounds behind the closed gates of Disneyland Park on the first day of the closure of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks as fear of the spread of coronavirus continue, in Anaheim, California. The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 154,620 with 5,796 deaths, across 139 countries and territories on Sunday, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources. (DAVID MCNEW / AFP)

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People pass by Apple store in 5th Avenue, closed to public due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New York City. China — excluding Hong Kong and Macau — where the epidemic was declared in late December, has to date declared 80,844 cases, for 3,199 deaths, with 66,911 people recovered. The country declared 20 new cases and 10 new fatalities between Saturday and Sunday. (Eduardo Munoz / REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

People pass by Apple store in 5th Avenue, closed to public due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New York City. China — excluding Hong Kong and Macau — where the epidemic was declared in late December, has to date declared 80,844 cases, for 3,199 deaths, with 66,911 people recovered. The country declared 20 new cases and 10 new fatalities between Saturday and Sunday. (Eduardo Munoz / REUTERS)

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Catholic faithfuls sit on chairs with yellow line tapes, to prevent church goers from sitting close to each other, as part of social distancing at a church in Borongan town, Eastern Samar province, central Philippines. The worst-hit nation after China is still Italy with 1,441 deaths for 21,157 cases, followed by Iran with 611 fatalities (12,729 cases), Spain, with 183 deaths for 5,753 cases, and France, with 91 deaths and 4,499 cases. (Alren BERONIO / AFP)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

Catholic faithfuls sit on chairs with yellow line tapes, to prevent church goers from sitting close to each other, as part of social distancing at a church in Borongan town, Eastern Samar province, central Philippines. The worst-hit nation after China is still Italy with 1,441 deaths for 21,157 cases, followed by Iran with 611 fatalities (12,729 cases), Spain, with 183 deaths for 5,753 cases, and France, with 91 deaths and 4,499 cases. (Alren BERONIO / AFP)

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A person walks past the Orsay Museum closed in Paris amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the new coronavirus. All the French schools will be closed until further notice from March 16, the French president announced, calling on those over 70 and the most vulnerable to stay at home, to protect themselves from the infection. (Philippe LOPEZ / AFP)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

A person walks past the Orsay Museum closed in Paris amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the new coronavirus. All the French schools will be closed until further notice from March 16, the French president announced, calling on those over 70 and the most vulnerable to stay at home, to protect themselves from the infection. (Philippe LOPEZ / AFP)

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A deserted Tokyo Dome City Attractions entertainment complex, temporary closed due to the coronavirus, in Tokyo, Japan. The growing disruptions at the highest level of global sports has cast doubts on the 2020 Summer Olympics, scheduled to begin July 24 in Tokyo, continuing as planned. (Toru Hanai / Bloomberg)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

A deserted Tokyo Dome City Attractions entertainment complex, temporary closed due to the coronavirus, in Tokyo, Japan. The growing disruptions at the highest level of global sports has cast doubts on the 2020 Summer Olympics, scheduled to begin July 24 in Tokyo, continuing as planned. (Toru Hanai / Bloomberg)

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A man, wearing a protective mask, places a poster on the door of a shop closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, at Plaza Mayor square in central Madrid, Spain. (Sergio Perez / REUTERS)

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A man, wearing a protective mask, places a poster on the door of a shop closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, at Plaza Mayor square in central Madrid, Spain. (Sergio Perez / REUTERS)

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A person walks by closed betting windows at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The events at the prominent horse-racing venue were held without spectators due to Coronavirus precautions. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

A person walks by closed betting windows at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The events at the prominent horse-racing venue were held without spectators due to Coronavirus precautions. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)

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A sign in the window of the entrance to the Washington Monument tells visitors that the tourist attraction in the U.S. capital is closed to the public due to the coronavirus threat. (Will Dunham / REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

A sign in the window of the entrance to the Washington Monument tells visitors that the tourist attraction in the U.S. capital is closed to the public due to the coronavirus threat. (Will Dunham / REUTERS)

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A restaurant employee clears out all the outdoor seats of the eating joint, as France's Prime Minister ordered closure of most of the ‘non-indispensable’ locations, notably cafes, restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs and shops from midnight March 14 due to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), in Paris, France. (Benoit Tessier / REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

A restaurant employee clears out all the outdoor seats of the eating joint, as France's Prime Minister ordered closure of most of the ‘non-indispensable’ locations, notably cafes, restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs and shops from midnight March 14 due to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), in Paris, France. (Benoit Tessier / REUTERS)

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The National Museum of American History, which is temporarily closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, is seen without visitors in Washington, U.S. (Yuri Gripas / REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 7:27 PM

The National Museum of American History, which is temporarily closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, is seen without visitors in Washington, U.S. (Yuri Gripas / REUTERS)

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