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See pictures of coronavirus impact from around the world, March 31

On the last day of March, photographers captured moments related to COVID-19
A body wrapped in plastic is loaded onto a refrigerated container truck used as a temporary morgue by medical workers wearing personal protective equipment due to COVID-19 concerns, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Brooklyn Hospital Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
A body wrapped in plastic is loaded onto a refrigerated container truck used as a temporary morgue by medical workers wearing personal protective equipment due to COVID-19 concerns, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Brooklyn Hospital Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. [ JOHN MINCHILLO | AP ]
Published Apr. 1, 2020|Updated Apr. 2, 2020

A “toilet paper drive in” at a parking lot in Germany. A mobile surgical tent being set-up where the Seattle Seahawks football and Sounders soccer teams play. A bra turned into a face mask in Cuba. These are just some of the places and moments captured by photographers around the world tasked with covering the impact of coronavirus.

Asuncion, Paraguay

People stand in designated areas, to practice social distancing amid the spread of the new coronavirus, as they line up for free food staples at Santa Ana primary school in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, part of an already existing food program through the Education Ministry.
People stand in designated areas, to practice social distancing amid the spread of the new coronavirus, as they line up for free food staples at Santa Ana primary school in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, part of an already existing food program through the Education Ministry. [ JORGE SAENZ | AP ]

Washington, D.C.

The Dome of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument are visible as Luke Shaw, 7, of East Falls Church, Va., gets off his bicycle to put his feet in the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Washington. The National Mall, usually packed with tourists this time of the year, is virtually empty after District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issues a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Dome of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument are visible as Luke Shaw, 7, of East Falls Church, Va., gets off his bicycle to put his feet in the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Washington. The National Mall, usually packed with tourists this time of the year, is virtually empty after District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issues a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak. [ ANDREW HARNIK | AP ]

Cojimar, Cuba

Idania Espanola, 63, poses for a photo showing a women's bra's, before adapting it to wear it as a mask, as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus in Cojimar, Cuba, east of Havana, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Cuban authorities are requiring the use of masks for anyone outside their homes.
Idania Espanola, 63, poses for a photo showing a women's bra's, before adapting it to wear it as a mask, as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus in Cojimar, Cuba, east of Havana, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Cuban authorities are requiring the use of masks for anyone outside their homes. [ RAMON ESPINOSA | AP ]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Health officials spray disinfectant in a Kampung Baru, traditional Malay village, in Kuala Lumpur city center as a safety precaution against the new coronavirus, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The Malaysian government issued a restricted movement order to the public for the rest of the month to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Health officials spray disinfectant in a Kampung Baru, traditional Malay village, in Kuala Lumpur city center as a safety precaution against the new coronavirus, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The Malaysian government issued a restricted movement order to the public for the rest of the month to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. [ VINCENT THIAN | AP ]

Seattle, Washington

A U.S. Army soldier walks inside a mobile surgical unit being set up by soldiers from Fort Carson, Col., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) as part of a field hospital inside CenturyLink Field Event Center, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Seattle. Soldiers from the 627th Army Hospital at Fort Carson, will join soldiers from JBLM to staff the 250-bed hospital to be used for non-COVID-19 cases, allowing local hospitals additional space for patients affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Officials said that the field hospital is expected to be ready to receive patients next week.
A U.S. Army soldier walks inside a mobile surgical unit being set up by soldiers from Fort Carson, Col., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) as part of a field hospital inside CenturyLink Field Event Center, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Seattle. Soldiers from the 627th Army Hospital at Fort Carson, will join soldiers from JBLM to staff the 250-bed hospital to be used for non-COVID-19 cases, allowing local hospitals additional space for patients affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Officials said that the field hospital is expected to be ready to receive patients next week. [ ELAINE THOMPSON | AP ]

Bangkok, Thailand

A volunteer wearing a face shield and mask manages a counter of COVID-19 infection screening center at the Chulalongkorn University health service center in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
A volunteer wearing a face shield and mask manages a counter of COVID-19 infection screening center at the Chulalongkorn University health service center in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. [ GEMUNU AMARASINGHE | AP ]

Miami Beach, Florida

Two cruise ships are anchored offshore past a lifeguard tower, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Two cruise ships are anchored offshore past a lifeguard tower, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla. [ WILFREDO LEE | AP ]

Dornburg, Germany

A woman piles up toilet paper at a a 'toilet paper drive in' on a parking spot in Dornburg, some 60 km west of Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. After panic buying due to the coronavirus outbreak toilet paper has become rare and the owner of a pet food shop was able to order thousands of rolls of toilet paper which he sells now outside of his shop. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness.
A woman piles up toilet paper at a a 'toilet paper drive in' on a parking spot in Dornburg, some 60 km west of Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. After panic buying due to the coronavirus outbreak toilet paper has become rare and the owner of a pet food shop was able to order thousands of rolls of toilet paper which he sells now outside of his shop. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. [ MICHAEL PROBST | AP ]

Llandudno, North Wales, United Kingdom

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A herd of goats walk the quiet streets in Llandudno, north Wales, Tuesday March 31, 2020. A group of goats have been spotted walking around the deserted streets of the seaside town during the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus.
A herd of goats walk the quiet streets in Llandudno, north Wales, Tuesday March 31, 2020. A group of goats have been spotted walking around the deserted streets of the seaside town during the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus. [ PETER BYRNE | AP ]

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