Eerie photos show empty airports, trains, and roads across the world as people stay home amid coronavirus

Amid travel bans and restrictions , many airports, trains, and roads across the US and world are empty.
In the United States, President Trump announced all travel from Europe (except the UK and Ireland) by non-US citizens will be suspended for 30 days.
Italy is facing a nationwide lockdown, and citizens have been told to stay at home and avoid all non-essential travel.
China, where COVID-19 originated, was the first country to go into lockdown. The extreme travel restrictions and resulting empty roads have contributed to a huge drop in air pollution.

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Transport hubs around the world are starting to look like something out of a post-apocalyptic movie. Devoid of their usual travelers, the once bustling centers have an unusual and eerie appearance.

Italy , one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, is under a strict lockdown in which people are only allowed to leave their homes when it is absolutely necessary. Any Italian who wants to travel has to get permission from authorities.

China is home to two of the most populated cities in the world, Shanghai and Beijing. The airports in both cities are almost completely vacant, and many highways can be seen without a single car.

Take a look at these photos that capture metropolitan abandonment in the wake of coronavirus.

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