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In pictures: Coronavirus brings Wales to a standstill

2 April 2020

The streets, parks and railway stations of Wales are deserted as the effects of the lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19 see shops close, businesses shut and people observing social distancing and isolating guidelines.

The usually bustling Queen Street in Cardiff is empty of shoppers

Tim Parfitt Cardiff's Queen St deserted — The usually bustling Queen Street in Cardiff is empty of shoppers

Economy Minister Ken Skates said the economic impact will be "at least" the same as the 2008 financial crash

Getty Images man walking in mask — Economy Minister Ken Skates said the economic impact will be "at least" the same as the 2008 financial crash

Tourists attraction such as Llandudno Pier are closed

Getty Images Llandudno pier closed — Tourists attraction such as Llandudno Pier are closed

Traders have had to stop doing business inside Cardiff Market

Tim Parfitt inside empty Cardiff market — Traders have had to stop doing business inside Cardiff Market

Police have been urging people only to make essential journeys

South Wales Police police officer standing outside Pontypridd station — Police have been urging people only to make essential journeys

A temporary hospital with about 250 beds for patients with Covid-19 symptoms is being set up at Bangor University.

Bangor University Bangor University — A temporary hospital with about 250 beds for patients with Covid-19 symptoms is being set up at Bangor University.

There are concerns over the economic impact of the outbreak for shops like these in Cardiff

Tim Parfitt shopping arcade closed — There are concerns over the economic impact of the outbreak for shops like these in Cardiff

People are allowed to go outside once a day for exercise

Getty Images person walking along empty beach — People are allowed to go outside once a day for exercise

Masks have become a common sight on the streets of Wales

Tim Parfitt people wearing masks — Masks have become a common sight on the streets of Wales

Skewen Park near Neath would normally be full of children playing

South Wales Police empty Skewen Park — Skewen Park near Neath would normally be full of children playing

The morning commute in Cardiff as we have never seen before

Tim Parfitt Cardiff train station — The morning commute in Cardiff as we have never seen before

Social-distancing restrictions are in place within the businesses that remains open

Getty Images sign on door — Social-distancing restrictions are in place within the businesses that remains open

Many public buildings like Cardiff's central library have been closed

BBC Cardiff city centre deserted — Many public buildings like Cardiff's central library have been closed

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Wales from the air - and eerily deserted

Clear nights skies delight photographers

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