New York City streets empty amid Covid-19 lockdown

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    New York City streets are empty as residents follow stay-at-home orders and Covid-19 cases increase. Coronavirus infections have surpassed 43,000 in the city, making it the epicentre of the US outbreak.
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댓글 • 487

  • @ethand4055
    @ethand4055 4 년 전 +648

    The city that never sleeps finally takes a nap.

    • @kristof9695
      @kristof9695 4 년 전 +9

      Finally those covidiot realized their stupidity

    • @missxmarvel
      @missxmarvel 4 년 전 +16

      いつき斉藤 Thanks to you yellow people 😑

    • @ethand4055
      @ethand4055 4 년 전 +32

      @@missxmarvel Ur welcome

    • @ashiaonheragame
      @ashiaonheragame 4 년 전 +2

      Emma Frost that’s night nice 😐

    • @pqcherii
      @pqcherii 4 년 전 +32

      @@missxmarvel but he might be Japanese considering there's Japanese names... I bet u failed geography

  • @joshyang9322
    @joshyang9322 4 년 전 +400

    If no one is outside, then they should just turn off the huge billboards in Times Square to save some electricity and money.

    • @gonosoe3952
      @gonosoe3952 4 년 전 +20

      Hahaha. That thing dont reach their mind? Wt?

    • @salvador9769
      @salvador9769 4 년 전 +65

      Those are advertisements you can't you just turn them off because companies paid for them to be up

    • @song1861
      @song1861 4 년 전 +9

      you worry about electricity during the crisis , interesting.

    • @crazyvlogcrazy5828
      @crazyvlogcrazy5828 4 년 전 +2

      thanos snap

    • @yeswecanhk
      @yeswecanhk 4 년 전 +2

      Josh Yang Oil price is below US$20 now

  • @switch8428
    @switch8428 4 년 전 +134

    New York finally got the break that it deserves.

  • @MrExcelSolution
    @MrExcelSolution 4 년 전 +62

    So much technology, developed countries, others in immersion and a virus has put the planet on its knees.

  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin416 4 년 전 +17

    It’s very eerie to see everything so quiet and deserted. But then you imagine the havoc going on inside the hospitals. Smh it’s hard to even believe something like this is happening.

  • @MrShaiya96
    @MrShaiya96 4 년 전 +48

    Walking down Wall Street is probably a nightmare right now.

    • @johto
      @johto 4 년 전 +2

      why?

    • @sangpham9871
      @sangpham9871 4 년 전 +2

      I can't tell if this's a joke or u being serious

    • @MrShaiya96
      @MrShaiya96 4 년 전 +2

      @@sangpham9871 neither. It's called a double entendre; look it up

    • @thekub32
      @thekub32 4 년 전 +1

      @@johto Still fail to see the double entendre here bud. Are you somehow referring to the Occupy Wall Street movement?

    • @EagleLogic
      @EagleLogic 4 년 전 +1

      @MrShaiya96 You've got ten seconds to beat it before I add you to the list of NSF casualties.

  • @danshan8503
    @danshan8503 4 년 전 +13

    This happens for the first time.
    *FOR THE FIRST TIME.*

  • @raestera
    @raestera 4 년 전 +92

    1920s: Roaring Twenties
    2020s: *the opposite*
    fingers crossed 2030s better be epic

    • @dracolnyte
      @dracolnyte 4 년 전 +18

      the return of the great depression

    • @bogartlord7345
      @bogartlord7345 4 년 전 +5

      2120s

    • @rozakfassah7730
      @rozakfassah7730 4 년 전 +4

      You mean world war 3?

    • @missxmarvel
      @missxmarvel 4 년 전 +4

      razorraxor It might be worse. A second wave is predicted.

    • @kutter_ttl6786
      @kutter_ttl6786 4 년 전 +4

      Well, the Spanish Flu lasted from Jan 2018 to Dec 2020 and the 20s were roaring even after so there's hope.

  • @MrEnlghtened
    @MrEnlghtened 4 년 전 +21

    Finally, should have done this at least two weeks back could have saved hundreds of precious lives.

  • @shannysalcedo3627
    @shannysalcedo3627 4 년 전 +76

    I prefer when NYC is like this lol

  • @loki8303
    @loki8303 3 년 전 +5

    My favorite city turned into ghost city

  • @nathant3407
    @nathant3407 4 년 전 +12

    As someone watching this from an apartment in New York, you did an excellent job. It is haunting to see this city deserted but it's necessary to save lives.

  • @ViperXtreme
    @ViperXtreme 4 년 전 +21

    This is Grand Theft Auto in low graphics settings

  • @applepie-sz3kr
    @applepie-sz3kr 4 년 전 +17

    have never seen nyc this quite

  • @nordenconrad
    @nordenconrad 4 년 전 +11

    whoever was in a comma and woke up to this would think its an apocalypse

    • @gyruss2008
      @gyruss2008 4 년 전 +1

      28 days later. Thank goodness covid-19 is not the rage virus ;)

  • @sinchansouk1986
    @sinchansouk1986 4 년 전 +40

    "I Am Legend 2" is about to be filmed there...😏

    • @Raven27495
      @Raven27495 4 년 전 +1

      Just wait until that one person comes out to buy some groceries while they are filming

    • @alejandrau9955
      @alejandrau9955 4 년 전 +1

      Great time to make a second part 👍

  • @doggman824
    @doggman824 3 년 전 +4

    here we are close to 10 months later and yes NYC has a little more life to it but not a lot more. i do wonder as a life long New Yorker how NYC wiill survive this nightmare.

  • @sandrafloresherrera8869

    Prayers going out to my sons home New York beloved city get well soon .

  • @kuaikukia
    @kuaikukia 4 년 전 +85

    So this how is like when Thanos snap his finger

  • @MakeWay4CJ
    @MakeWay4CJ 4 년 전 +15

    Other than the footage of Grand Central Station, these scenes in NY look eerily like what Will Smith's character must've seen right after the virus took hold in "I am Legend".
    Creepy.

  • @rmc2001
    @rmc2001 4 년 전 +3

    As I went out for some fresh air I met a person that wasn't there. I met that person again today. How I wish they'd go away

  • @quayyumshaikh
    @quayyumshaikh 4 년 전 +20

    Human needed a break for mother earth to breath ...

    • @jayzz2451
      @jayzz2451 4 년 전 +1

      Que Human need to cross this busy and money making lifestyle

  • @raduioan6251
    @raduioan6251 4 년 전 +5

    You always know to choose soundtrack ;)

  • @paskariosiregar
    @paskariosiregar 4 년 전 +5

    Who put faaking music, it make so creepy

  • @anonymousanonymous7196

    The City realized that sleep is important for life

  • @tokas-kb6rb
    @tokas-kb6rb 3 년 전 +1

    Why are they wasting electricity?

  • @elijahsabo3846
    @elijahsabo3846 3 년 전 +5

    This is insane! People need to get their lives back together and go outside.

  • @thegrandadmiral471
    @thegrandadmiral471 4 년 전 +3

    "I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps"

  • @piairawan
    @piairawan 4 년 전 +5

    Its so Sad 😰 Hope this covid-19 soon will gone and people will be back to their activity ! Stay strong and safe NYC and all country in the world 🙏🏻

  • @TheConorsmithusa
    @TheConorsmithusa 4 년 전 +5

    i wonder if there are many 911 calls these days to the NYPD?

  • @thekub32
    @thekub32 4 년 전 +2

    Can anyone link me to the background music?

  • @albertteng1191
    @albertteng1191 4 년 전 +2

    I love all of SCMP's background music. How i wish they have a playlist or at least give the title

  • @qwertyuiopasone3053
    @qwertyuiopasone3053 4 년 전 +13

    Why the bill boards are still running when there is no one in the streets? Do Americans don't know the value of electricity?

    • @adiabd1
      @adiabd1 4 년 전 +5

      Those ad had been paid to be displayed.
      It's easier to let it on rather than being sued because it's turned off

    • @cadmiumknight7638
      @cadmiumknight7638 4 년 전 +1

      That's how they earn, they were paid to show ads.

    • @maeshimaryou9645
      @maeshimaryou9645 4 년 전

      Cause America can afford it lol

    • @cadmiumknight7638
      @cadmiumknight7638 4 년 전

      @@maeshimaryou9645 yea boi, the only thing they can't afford is corona virus xD

    • @maeshimaryou9645
      @maeshimaryou9645 4 년 전

      @@cadmiumknight7638 yup, healthcare is overrated

  • @alphaprince342
    @alphaprince342 2 년 전 +2

    I was there just one week before lockdown, these images were hard to believe, really schocked now.

  • @bensosfrequents
    @bensosfrequents 4 년 전 +1

    The adverts on the street telling themselves to stay at home! XD

  • @blacksmithjohn4803
    @blacksmithjohn4803 4 년 전 +2

    They say New York is the City that never Sleeps...Even in the day it's Sleeping...

  • @SKF358
    @SKF358 4 년 전 +1

    Still too many cars.

  • @gangotrigoswami1953
    @gangotrigoswami1953 4 년 전 +5

    The background music has given me tears.Its hearbreaking to see a crowded city become powerless.

  • @sebastian.victor7461
    @sebastian.victor7461 4 년 전 +4

    The sign at 1:08 reminds me of They Live

  • @johnsky1009
    @johnsky1009 4 년 전 +2

    I haven’t seen any cleaning crew cleaning the city

  • @MSantosMusic
    @MSantosMusic 2 년 전 +1

    RIP TO THOSE WHO DIDN’T MAKE IT TO 2021

  • @josephecija6144
    @josephecija6144 4 년 전 +3

    I wonder whats that at 0:30? Some kind of steamer?

    • @gyruss2008
      @gyruss2008 4 년 전 +2

      Venting most likely, the chimney is to stop people getting a face full of it. Likely under maintenance (temporary)

  • @Sivline
    @Sivline 4 년 전 +12

    Stay safe 😔

  • @user-lp4th8bg8s
    @user-lp4th8bg8s 4 년 전 +2

    These are weird times we're living in. I lost my job bc of coronavirus but found a new one working at a grocery store since im the kind of person who just can't sit still. It's weird to see the streets mostly deserted and to see all the people in masks, constantly being sanitizing every surface between customers.

  • @TimTru
    @TimTru 4 년 전 +2

    Thanks for video. Hi form Mosow ))
    Take care of yourself

  • @MarkWhich
    @MarkWhich 4 년 전 +1

    It will be horrifying, and still no end in sight.

  • @samy_bouzaglo
    @samy_bouzaglo 4 년 전 +23

    The lack of a true leader is the biggest factor which brings a country into a dissaster

    • @SgtNoPants
      @SgtNoPants 4 년 전

      yup your wive should be president mr gangsta

    • @1973moondragon
      @1973moondragon 4 년 전

      @OhMyAwSoMe troll wrong party your thinking about but on that note there is bad on both sides. If your gonna troll at least troll facts! How you treat others says a lot about you! I wish you peace of mind and heart!

    • @Corbenik2nd
      @Corbenik2nd 4 년 전 +1

      Sound the TRUMPets!!

    • @notaworldpeaceafterall6476
      @notaworldpeaceafterall6476 4 년 전

      @@Corbenik2nd
      Haha

  • @gachalifecountryhumans9495

    lt's empty too outside of Panama city Republic of Panama

  • @lorisdp8917
    @lorisdp8917 4 년 전 +1

    This crisis reminds us that we are all in the same boat. Hello from Venezia

  • @khurramhyder5332
    @khurramhyder5332 4 년 전 +2

    Where This Smoke If Coming Out From ?

  • @meilymeyer6315
    @meilymeyer6315 4 년 전 +9

    It is painful to see New York City in such a depressed state and so empty.
    Here's the situation in Russian cities: krplus.net/bidio/iMyllXZfiGvOd3o

  • @kserial8491
    @kserial8491 2 년 전

    What was the reason of letting those screen on?

  • @jimmyluu89
    @jimmyluu89 4 년 전 +12

    “I am Legend 2” is on the shooting.

  • @Only_luxury_786
    @Only_luxury_786 4 년 전 +8

    there is only one reason behind that calmness “ china”

  • @ramirogarcia3090
    @ramirogarcia3090 2 년 전 +1

    never thought that in my generation we were gonna live in this times

  • @DianA-hf8ft
    @DianA-hf8ft 4 년 전 +3

    My travel plans 😪, but it is what it is.

  • @christinacolon4352

    Smh this makes me so depressed :(

  • @hdhrhsk
    @hdhrhsk 4 년 전 +1

    NYC used to be a thriving city, now it's not.

  • @SheetFiber
    @SheetFiber 4 년 전 +2

    Sam! Sam!
    Where are you sam?! 😨😨😨

  • @matchalatte5415
    @matchalatte5415 4 년 전 +7

    The city finally slept. Her lungs breathe air that tastes cleaner, she can hear the birds singing on Broadway and now her people dream of life to comeback. But right now she rests grateful for nature's intervention

  • @margolemgamer4933
    @margolemgamer4933 4 년 전 +2

    I wanted to be able to travel one day wanted to go New York

  • @dayleblair3494
    @dayleblair3494 4 년 전 +3

    U.S.A love you all ...Sad for you all. Heartbroken !!! xoxoxo

  • @charleskim1540
    @charleskim1540 4 년 전 +4

    My favorite city has turn into a ghost town.

  • @andt3316
    @andt3316 4 년 전 +4

    as if I am watching the begining scene from " I am Legend "

  • @xrookx1573
    @xrookx1573 4 년 전 +1

    Wait so when will the lock down end?

  • @rosma596
    @rosma596 4 년 전 +2

    Still no Will Smith has been caught on the streets

  • @pnw_element9822
    @pnw_element9822 4 년 전 +21

    Go visit the hood their chilling and posted up everywhere living their normal lives till one of them catches it then it be real to them

    • @msangelofdarkness20
      @msangelofdarkness20 4 년 전 +8

      Geezee 5six2 I live in the Bronx and it’s very annoying. Everyone in my building got the memo but then the ones who like to drink and sit on our doorstep just won’t leave. These people are like 35+, smoke, drink and it doesn’t help that they’re outside all day. There are young kids in this building. I’ve had enough of them honestly

    • @MrShaiya96
      @MrShaiya96 4 년 전 +1

      Raw facts

    • @lilbeviltwin
      @lilbeviltwin 4 년 전 +4

      The rona gone take the whole hood down.

    • @jintherapist9837
      @jintherapist9837 4 년 전 +2

      Correct, Manhattan's LES projects are full of them "dawgs" hanging out at the corner by the bodegas

    • @kennhua4311
      @kennhua4311 4 년 전 +3

      Hahaha I live in East Harlem and this is so true, I see gatherings outside my window everyday

  • @katyrina
    @katyrina 4 년 전 +2

    I wonder what the Governor has to say today about the Lockdown!!! All it needed was for the world to listen to Italy...

  • @d.m.selvam5878
    @d.m.selvam5878 4 년 전 +1

    sad situation

  • @EagleLogic
    @EagleLogic 4 년 전 +1

    Chilling..

  • @einbergbu8695
    @einbergbu8695 4 년 전

    what about the FREEEEDOM?

  • @adinfinitum6075
    @adinfinitum6075 4 년 전 +10

    Buy stocks!

  • @moneyman64
    @moneyman64 4 년 전 +1

    When you are alone in gta 4 multiplayer

  • @nonnalovepriceless

    Even in Italy
    😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @isaacbabb6910
    @isaacbabb6910 년 전 +1

    Glad it’s no longer like this

  • @kamotebanana5747
    @kamotebanana5747 4 년 전 +2

    our lock down was extended to April 30, 2020
    America should do this too

  • @yellownotsus7538
    @yellownotsus7538 4 년 전 +1

    Beautiful just beautiful. No more cars, clean air and skys. Let mother earth heal

    • @maeshimaryou9645
      @maeshimaryou9645 4 년 전

      unfortunately once this pandemic is over the govt and businesses will pollute at 2x to make up for loss time

    • @yellownotsus7538
      @yellownotsus7538 4 년 전 +1

      @@maeshimaryou9645 what over? No!!!! 😭😭😭😭 Please stop. I waited this moment of utopia for a long time.

  • @uncreator3607
    @uncreator3607 4 년 전 +2

    time to humble yourself

  • @DerickAguinaldo
    @DerickAguinaldo 4 년 전

    It's 4/7/2020. I just spoke with a friend who lives in the Bronx, and she told me the opposite of the images being shared in this video. According to her observations, the streets are filled...people hanging outside like everything is normal. That's why there are so many COVID cases.

  • @talusmix9833
    @talusmix9833 4 년 전

    So sad 😢😢😢

  • @enterprisequantum
    @enterprisequantum 4 년 전

    it almost looks like a scene from I am Legend

  • @JuanVilorio
    @JuanVilorio 4 년 전 +1

    Now we know what the planet will look like when Thanos snaps his fingers

  • @lolimerrecto3831
    @lolimerrecto3831 4 년 전 +1

    Less people less pollution

  • @regisgandara2530
    @regisgandara2530 4 년 전

    This is sad😭😭😭😭

  • @krakent8791
    @krakent8791 4 년 전 +3

    It seems like SCMP has a different definition of "empty".

    • @OjaysReel
      @OjaysReel 4 년 전 +1

      Is this a posit that empty is what's between your ears?

  • @michaelmishler3057
    @michaelmishler3057 3 년 전 +1

    0:36 “embrace the absurd” yikes 😕

  • @dhanang
    @dhanang 4 년 전 +1

    Welcome to Contagion 2. Where we all are starring in it.

  • @KaPowProduction
    @KaPowProduction 4 년 전 +4

    Soon there will be deers running around like the movie I Am Legend

  • @LOVER_LINK
    @LOVER_LINK 4 년 전 +1

    this looks like gta 4 now

  • @powerrising4933
    @powerrising4933 4 년 전 +2

    The Last Of Us 2 need to record this

  • @dltguitar6532
    @dltguitar6532 4 년 전 +2

    Looks nice. Nice that folks are inside instead of trolling for broads or put earning a buck or out killing each other

  • @jamesbakis6330
    @jamesbakis6330 4 년 전

    how do they have 100000 cases in new york then?

  • @shanniworld8310
    @shanniworld8310 4 년 전

    Enough with the music. I want to hear the sounds of NYC. Do you hear sirens?

  • @SentosaRobby
    @SentosaRobby 4 년 전

    We need Dominic Toretto

  • @juvezhang1715
    @juvezhang1715 4 년 전 +2

    Criminals take a break

  • @jimmylethridgejr618

    Almost looks like a scene from I am legend?

  • @7genrallycamry940
    @7genrallycamry940 2 년 전

    Looks more clean without people 🌱

  • @jimmylethridgejr618

    Only thing missing are abandoned cars and some lions.

  • @ha-shatangrey6933
    @ha-shatangrey6933 4 년 전 +6

    This is exactly how it looked in the days following 9/11. I remember because I was there. 💔

    • @OjaysReel
      @OjaysReel 4 년 전 +3

      No it doesn't. Very different situations though it is understandable that you wanted to make a point of being "there".

    • @ha-shatangrey6933
      @ha-shatangrey6933 4 년 전

      @@OjaysReel What an idiot.

  • @MRP3261
    @MRP3261 4 년 전

    Now April 30