The Pariser Platz in front of the Brandenburg Gate is almost empty in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, March 15, 2020. Berlin has closed all bars and pubs because of the coronavirus outbreak. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.(AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
March 15, 2020
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