Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows the Merlion Park in Singapore's Marina Bay area. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
SINGAPORE, April 3, 2020 (Xinhua) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live. People are encouraged to keep social distancing and mass gatherings are cancelled to prevent the spread of the virus. How has it changed everyday life around the world? Our selection of photos presents comparative illustrations of Singapore's landmarks before and after the pandemic.
Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 49 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the city state to 1049.
Combination photo shows tourists take photos at the Merlion Park at Singapore's Marina Bay on Apr 2, 2018 (top, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) and an almost empty Merlion Park since the outbreak of COVID-19 at Singapore's Marina Bay on Apr 1, 2020. (bottom, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
Combination photo shows tourists take photos on the Jubilee Bridge at Singapore's Marina Bay on Jul 18, 2019 (top, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) and an empty Jubilee Bridge since the outbreak of COVID-19 at Singapore's Marina Bay on Apr 2, 2020. (bottom, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
Combination photo shows tourists take photos at the Merlion Park at Singapore's Marina Bay on Jul 1, 2013 (top, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) and an almost empty Merlion Park since the outbreak of COVID-19 at Singapore's Marina Bay on Apr 2, 2020. (bottom, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
Combination photo shows tourists take photos along the promenade outside the Esplanade at Singapore's Marina Bay on Apr 5, 2019 (top, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) and the empty promenade outside the Esplanade since the outbreak of COVID-19 at Singapore's Marina Bay on Apr 2, 2020. (bottom, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
Combination photo shows tourists take photos at the Merlion Park at Singapore's Marina Bay on Aug 31, 2016 (top, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) and an almost empty Merlion Park since the outbreak of COVID-19 at Singapore's Marina Bay on Apr 2, 2020. (bottom, photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)■