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A padlock is seen on the entrance of a beach at Alimos suburb of Athens, Sunday, March 22, 2020. Schools, restaurants, and other public places are already closed in the Greek capital aimed at slowing the spread of the new coronavirus, but other places like supermarkets, pharmacies and gas stations remain open.  The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

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New York to shut down as it becomes next virus hot spot
March 22, 2020 12:14 p.m.

New York to shut down as it becomes next virus hot spot

New York City's 8.5 million people were preparing to go behind closed doors as the city quickly becomes one of the world's biggest coronavirus hot spots