This Thursday, March 19, 2020 photo shows swings at Tel Aviv's beachfront wrapped in tape to prevent public access. Israel has reported a steady increase in confirmed cases despite imposing strict travel bans and quarantine measures more than two weeks ago. Authorities recently ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses and encouraged people to work from home. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
March 20, 2020
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March 20, 2020 7:37 a.m.
AP PHOTOS: Virus clears out Tel Aviv's beaches, outdoor gyms
TEL AVIV (AP) — On most spring days, Tel Aviv's sprawling beachfront is a hive of activity, with joggers and cyclists racing up and down the boardwalk, fitness enthusiasts pumping away at outdoor gyms and the constant racket of paddle-ball.