Coronavirus lockdowns around the world in 2020

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The world was shocked when China imposed a draconian lockdown on the central city of Wuhan in January 2020 in an attempt to contain a new coronavirus that would develop into a global pandemic. As Covid-19 spread around the world, so did lockdowns. As of the first week of April, about half of the world’s population or some 3.9 billion people would be under some form of lockdown. While the restrictions on movements have had a devastating economic impact, they also prevented millions of coronavirus-related deaths worldwide.
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[@frankdux5215]

This lockdown for me was very memorable because I got to spend alot of time with my dad before he passed away from covid. I miss you dad!!!!

[@Ash-fk4vc]

He did not die from covid

[@frankdux5215]

@@Ash-fk4vc my dad did

[@KinEnzo9788]

@@Ash-fk4vc how do you know?

[@superherobandaa3496]

2020 was not horrible for me but still I don't want another pandemic

[@tommyliangwei3724]

No worries, He's in heaven for you and your family.

[@KanagarajNarayanasamy]

Seriously I never thought of being in home for eight months straight

[@suriyasuriya671]

@Paul work from home buddies

[@notghoul2264]

S A M E

[@suriyasuriya671]

@Paulafter corona,my mom also doesn't come outside 8 months straight...it is their CHOICE and my country womens fate

[@quietlives]

10 months here, since March

[@OST1350]

I have always gone outside everyday and never have suffered from a lockdown.

[@mrs.natashaellwood8634]

I can't wait to show my kids this one day. We started lockdown with a 6 month old and only 3 months after moving across the country. The world felt so simulated for the longest time

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

This year was really a sorrow for the humans around the world, but the nature has got some time to recover.

[@diegomendez5286]

It did

[@quietlives]

I did not expect that I would feel more sad watching this video than looking at the COVID-19 numbers. While watching this video, I realized what I had missed during my ongoing 10 months' stay-at-home.

[@OST1350]

It was not enough time.

[@-zerenity-2322]

@roz doreman your comment might be the dumbest comment ive ever read

[@-zerenity-2322]

@roz doreman I don't know about the recovery rate but it's definitely improved since there's been less carbon emission in bigger cities as well as well as less noise pollution

[@7.5Mviews]

The early days of the pandemic was super scary.

[@MikeNapoli1989]

It really was.

[@belkYT]

April was prob the scariest month. That was when Covid was at its prime stage.

[@KevinAssalin]

I tought the economy would just collapse and there would be chaos and unrest in the streets

[@tigerwest4748]

@@KevinAssalinthe governments kinda cushioned the impact by buying time with the Covid stimulus checks. Today we pay the price with high inflation.

[@nicolasfernandez5605]

en susamerica paso todo 3 meses despues que en europa por lo tanto pudimos ver como era todo antes de que sucediera, fueron momentos gloriosos, la pasamos joya, estuvo buenardo, chupense una banana primermundistas del tuje. les re cabio y les va a re caber la que se les viene. soplapetes

[@delianaalan6917]

I remember those year, feels like heaven.. for the introverts

[@matthewparsons1064]

2020 was the year that we should remember, even though we were in strange times

[@copyer9088]

Year to remember? Who wants to remember such an awful time.

[@retroblue69696]

and never forget, the year of the biggest wealth transfer in history.

[@s.coupdetat9115]

Kinda satisfying seeing no traffic on all these road

[@maeaphroditenano7413]

Bsbsj Hai Fellow Carrot❤️❤️

[@zehl45]

And Mother Nature is recuperating.

[@MikeyBee-]

VERY

[@hybridAbsol]

A street racers dream, empty city streets

[@senorswordfish6019]

This video brought chills down my spine. To read that ½ of Earth's population under strict lockdown is historically and phenomenally scary.

[@safeeffective385]

senor, no doubt! J Bhattacharya, is the Head of Medicine at Stanford University California (and also an expert in infectious diseases) and recently said “the lockdowns were the biggest public health mistake, of all time.”

[@southy98]

@@safeeffective385 And he was right

[@Username-le4eq]

@@safeeffective385 Why?

[@willparrott3820]

Yeah to believe that the world was so gullible is scary! This whole thing made me lose my business for no reason

[@zooksix2979]

@@safeeffective385 You still think it was a 'mistake'?

[@tonyDudeBro4736]

I hate to say this but I miss 2020.

[@abbekanterjaye696]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6LHdYWLbZ6VbdEsi=31SsyMTiP_5RLjV7

[@kushpaladin]

@@Smiley-ho4zj enough with the fearmongering.....

[@brunisshoshari2392]

I also miss 2020 some of the best things happened.

[@Chris-hp9be]

Imagine if we show this video to people in 2019

[@bluescat581]

I'm scared the world will never be the same again after 2020, especially here in 2022 and beyond.

[@omarstone4637]

The first lockdown was fun like everyone in the world was literally doing the same thing chilling at home now,

[@thehojo15]

Depends. In Kansas we were working. Never shut down

[@sBabysKid-nk8eh]

Nope. I never got time off

[@MikeyBee-]

I was working from home for about a week… but when I went to work it was so empty that it was satisfying

[@yattadesune8837]

@@thehojo15 this the reason covid still exists

[@ClawieArmy]

@@yattadesune8837 Covid wouldn't have disappeared nonetheless, go away

[@hmkw481]

I had best time in Lockdown 2020. It was unforgettable days of my life

[@Torchlava100]

The day the Earth stood still. Anyone remember that movie? This shows exactly what the title is presenting.

[@justdrewzxc]

We are survivors now..WE IN HISTORY

[@1tzL1ghtn1nX]

1:26 Manila was very very quiet that time, no traffic, no people walking around in the streets, no cars beeping. But in 2022, Manila is starting to look like the pre pandemic days

[@badhabit714]

Almost sounds like the Terminator theme song... not sure if I should Thumbs this video Up or Down.

[@Ethanjdanh]

Felt like yesterday. Glad everything’s back to some what normal I guess

[@ninjapirate123]

Still covid hasnt end

[@ClawieArmy]

@@ninjapirate123 its over long ago

[@ninjapirate123]

@@ClawieArmy There are still cases around the wolrd

[@WannaKnowMyName]

@@ninjapirate123 there will always be cases, the vaccine failed and didn't stop transmission

[@ninjapirate123]

@@WannaKnowMyName Yeah I wonder when it'll end

[@TL-fe9si]

0:30 almost feels like CGI...

[@datwanlivingston8545]

I remember I want to the mall it was no one there just me

[@shasha6670]

Other countries: ghost town and minimal vehicles SEA countries: *vroom* *beeeep* *vroom*

[@flying-fijiantv6282]

The world stood still during 2020. I kinda miss being on lockdown. A whole lotta family time was being conducted.

[@TyrantsinTherapy]

Our memories... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYvVe5mjbMqXg5Y

[@Grande79]

It was a disaster, nothing positive about it.

[@flying-fijiantv6282]

@@Grande79 depending on how you look at it

[@handelbarrett7662]

You need therapy 2020 was a mad year and the lockdowns made people mad feeling like a prisoners and no more social gatherings and events plus businesses lost alot of money so how can you miss the lockdowns.

[@Madden-Frangrance-Champ]

@@handelbarrett7662 I was still working because i worked for Deer Park and people needed water, especially in Grocery Stores. No traffic, everything was cleared

[@potatomatop9326]

No coronavirus city could ever beat Racoon City. They have tyrants, hunters, zombie dogs and mr x's.

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

We know that... Even if its fictional

[@user-hz8ql4cc1s]

If no city could ever beat Racoon City, then why don't you just move there!

[@potatomatop9326]

@@user-hz8ql4cc1s i already erased everything with my infinite rocket launcher.

[@PrincessofKeys]

I wonder what hidden creatures would come out though

[@capt.macmillan5055]

I kind of miss those lockdown days as now I'm gonna face exam 😩 It's 2022 feb 3 but idk why youtube say the video was uploaded 1 yr ago.

[@danielledumont6536]

I live in what used to be a small town.Since covid, you wouldn't believe the amount of people that have moved here.. No longer such a small town...

[@MikeNapoli1989]

I believe it

[@timcoaster]

Now I miss normal life...

[@doleofdolonia8859]

Comment section in a nutshell: 1) People constantly bickering about China. 2) Conspiracy theorists going wild about government world order take overs. 3) People crapping on their country's responses and saying this video is not accurate. 4) People praying for a better 2021. 5) People reminiscing about their time at home. 6) Trolls. 7) Raccoon City memes. P.S. I'm not assigning percentages because I'm not in the mood to tally. Feel free to add something to the list.

[@SamTheMountainBikeBeast]

This deserves to be the pinned comment

[@ninjapirate123]

RIP to all the people who died of covid

[@viviornitier3069]

This video alone show us how crowded jakarta is

[@jhonnyhantarto7274]

Slum city

[@deljudas7443]

So emotional 2020 hoping for a better 2021

[@katyoutnabout5943]

This video made the australian lockdown look so nice haha

[@BoxingKid100]

Miss sometimes so quite peaceful world healed a bit not all bad the lockdown

[@robezy0]

Very nice compilation, this is one for the archives

[@hakeemproduction3128]

MALAYSIA HAS GOES INTO IMPLEMENTATION OF ‘FULL LOCKDOWN’ SINCE 1 JUNE AND FULL CLOSURE OF THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SECTOR, BUT NEW CASES OF COVID-19 STILL HIGH😥😥😥

[@rickdong7441]

Lockdown in Ontario, Canada is a big joke

[@elizabethwalker7864]

Would have liked to have more information about how the virus was affecting these countries.

[@thatsbenkc]

It's 2023, time flies and Covid 19 already with us for the 3rd year.

[@umm.umm.]

Still can’t belived they managed to get us all to stay home for 18 months

[@abbekanterjaye696]

People didn't know; was it like the Black Plague? Anyway, here's something to remember it by: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6LHdYWLbZ6VbdEsi=31SsyMTiP_5RLjV7

[@kushpaladin]

only people that stayed home are sheep that listen to what the government tells them. it was fun driving during lockdown. people were going 120 MPH on the highway

[@fahimahmad8569]

Who is still watching this in 2022?

[@ABHlSHEK]

i miss lockdown

[@gamingmusicandjokesandabit1240]

Roses are red Violets are blue 2020 will be knoen as Corona year Let's hope 2021 won't be. (no offence).

[@maskeduser5286]

I hope 2021 will be the best year for our lives

[@gamingmusicandjokesandabit1240]

@@maskeduser5286 :-)

[@timliu154]

@@maskeduser5286 Vaccine is deliever to most people at June 2021

[@timliu154]

@@imadeanewxhannelcalledsimp7907 Ok fine it will be 2022 till we end covid-19 :/

[@maskeduser5286]

The Covid-19 just make me theorize that it came from the space or created in lab makes me worried a bit

[@KeithsTVHD1]

I wish these lockdowns could come back, I enjoyed being home and away from work.

[@ninjapirate123]

Same, lets hope the world eats more bats to start all of this again

[@queenwest2018]

Lockdown will never come back

[@JohnDoe-dv9yl]

@@queenwest2018 lol wait and watch

[@queenwest2018]

@@JohnDoe-dv9yl I don't know where you live. It not going to happen in my area

[@JohnDoe-dv9yl]

@@queenwest2018 lol ok, well just a heads up for you there, the next time you see it, it’ll have a different name. It won’t called what it was called

[@-amber-449]

Oh Philippines, that is the history of lockdown

[@hyyphen]

2020 lockdown is a core memory

[@Brandonhayhew]

That year of 2020, felt so surrealism

[@triocha233]

How quickly time has passed since end of 2019 to now is incredible

[@Brandonhayhew]

@@triocha233 it feels so quick

[@jaredtorres1987]

I remember working hotel in nyc and I felt sick all and pass out waken up in hospital be told by doctors I was claim dead 5 hours virus hit me hard but took me whole month fully recover. To know I lost 6 friends 6 family members see my city empty no people no cars silet.

[@y_.0731]

The world is a depress because of this.

[@PrincessofKeys]

The world is beautiful still, looking at those cities architectures are quite nice without anyone in them.

[@lenardregencia]

If this whole pandemic is a movie I will give it a title like: Draconian (2020) or Draconian Measures (2020) won't be released in any Cinemas (because most are closed)

[@yovis300]

Pollution had decreased during this time

[@donovandelaney3171]

This is beautiful. Bring Lockdown back!!!

[@ninjapirate123]

Letsmake the whole world eat bats

[@wexdabest3271]

@@ninjapirate123 😂

[@KinEnzo9788]

jesus christ no more of that

[@marvrichmondnongrum5324]

Coronavirus conquered the whole world..... 2020 was a Pre-historic year.... the deadliest year ever😢😢

[@IndrawanGamingStudio]

In Jakarta it wasn't Lockdown but its Large Scale Social Restriction A.K.A PSBB (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar)

[@maxwellpeter5955]

while in malaysia on the other hand is standard operating procedures

[@totesmalotes7988]

@@maxwellpeter5955 no la, it's MCO, CMCO, EMCO, what else? Lol then of course SOP.

[@vinwjya]

Whike we here in Indonesia, the mall is full of people when we tried to buy some snacks lol

[@arameshkumar5072]

This world is not for human being

[@aspiromy]

Great reminder all be vigilant! Prevention is better than cure. Avoid the 3Cs - Crowded places; Confined spaces; and Close conversations by practising the 3Ws - Washing hands frequently, Wearing a mask in public places, and adhere to Warnings by MoH. No more shaming trolling one another it’s no helping but. We can flatten the curves. Shoutout from 🇲🇾

[@WannaKnowMyName]

loser

[@Jason-ml3vs]

I can’t even look at it. The lockdown drained me so much and almost took my life. I was really on the brink. I’m glad I called a hotline for help.

[@bibbyjohn6171]

Me on the phone:(sees empty highway) Me in the car:(singing tokyo drift by teriyaki boys)

[@rjtimtiman8483]

I kinda miss the peace and quiet of the lockdown.

[@kushpaladin]

yeah, the world healed when humans disappeared temporarily

[@B_______________]

Best duration of my life 💕

[@yusufali2187]

You must have also included India's largest and busiest city Mumbai also, Mumbai had the toughest lockdown in the entire world.

[@marionkim9555]

Finally I found the positive side. Thank Corona for making earth a little bit less crowded.

[@intensepassion3382]

Although the lockdowns had negative affect on many small businesses and those forced to quit jobs, it gave many a needed recharge and opportunity to learn things we never would have working continuously.

[@springbreeze9701]

ADVICE: If you have covid and is having a hard time breathing. Do a "Belly Breathing" - the most efficient way to breathe (you can search it up online). This is exactly what I did when I was slowly losing air to breathe. I was having a hard time inhaling through my nose so I used my mouth. Your belly should come outward as you take in air. As you exhale, your stomach will come back in. If it's hard to breathe through your nose then use your mouth. If this makes your mouth dry then try to have a glass of water and maybe a little bucket beside you where you can rinse your mouth from time to time. If it's hard to breathe when you lay down then just sit. You need to practice until your body gets use to it. Put your hand in your stomach so you can monitor your breathing. ( I tried the one where you hold your breath for a couple of times and cough at the last try but it didn't work for me. It made it even more hard for me to breathe.)

[@datemasamune2904]

Everyone: Stay inside! Australia: Beach time!

[@iceicelia]

I was waiting for the country I live in, but it seems like it doesn't exist

[@cottontheeastercottontailr265]

same bro

[@wafflelou1586]

Where are you from?

[@iceicelia]

@@wafflelou1586 Malaysia

[@dbuc4671]

@@iceicelia Malaysia doesn’t exist I’m sorry

[@wtjzgt469]

一口一个draconian 真有你的啊

[@evaljuni]

Jakarta still crowded haha

[@hmkw481]

Who is watching this in 2023??

[@katherinekim9664]

What’s the name of that music?

[@maxwellpeter5955]

looks like the prequel of i am legend

[@DZETube]

This really shows you how guillable people are. They will literally fall for anything the television tells them.

[@whatduhHellbatch]

when you look at this video, its pretty chilling to think we went through all that, but when you think about it we were literally just at home streaming whatever top movies, tv shows & kdramas on Netflix 😅

[@nuchzara97]

It is depressing to see...

[@damusdeshi622]

Earth be like, "How dare you turned me into Greenless planet 👿"

[@ICTS22]

I remember 2020 when people were dropping dead right on the street. I stepped over so many people who collapsed from sufferering from the coronyvirus.

[@Grande79]

No you didn’t

[@TheINFJChannel]

Hands down the most peaceful time of my life. I explored without the humans around.... and it was absolutely perfect. I'll always miss lockdowns. ❤❤❤

[@TechStunt15]

Same

[@fly2724]

But the traffic was amazing!

[@firsttimeisawjupiter1031]

Seeing this video in 2024 feels unreal. We really went through that, uhh?

[@gavinburdge1615]

2020 was the year that politicians told us to follow the rules when they were breaking them and the rich got even richer

[@janvrolijk9126]

It was the brilliant time to get the useful idiots in line.

[@evezeeveze]

Indonesia never do the total lockdown. As the video shown still lots of car yeah.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

For me I was lucky to not catch the Covid myself

[@yovis300]

This should be a movie

[@roshanrai4450]

Just want to say rest in peace to all peoples who died from covid

[@heldhostageplshelp]

They're the lucky ones who won't have to live in the upcoming dystopia.

[@xamyyylolx]

like a deadzone in movies so scary

[@sridevianyapu8559]

1 18 Months

[@tdickensheets]

THANOS did this!

[@safeeffective385]

J Bhattacharya, is the Head of Medicine at Stanford University California (and also an expert in infectious diseases) and recently said “the lockdowns were the biggest public health mistake, of all time.”

[@Mohammed96134]

It was difficult times. Our hearts with all families that lost their members. 🙏🌹

[@abbekanterjaye696]

This may bring back memories ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6LHdYWLbZ6VbdEsi=31SsyMTiP_5RLjV7

[@christopherl7882]

Jakarta: what is lockdown?

[@d0n315]

I didn’t get locked down at all. I was a traveling nurse volunteering in Manhattan and spent most of my time working.

[@datemasamune2904]

Feels so surreal that this had happened.

[@ganon01ryanoutsen92]

Thanos made them disappear

[@jinpingxi9748]

some places just look like business as usual, Thailand and Australia

[@askschwerin]

Shared in germany. Vers nice Video.

[@trex2466]

History is repeating again 2022, my heart breaks to my earth homies.

[@hoetato4193]

It looks scary

[@hortonamo1492]

Such a crazy time we lived thru

[@huili3088]

Yet here in Alberta Canada were in lock down but you can go to the malls and it's packed

[@childrensorg856]

You show Manly beach in Sydney lol, how about the harbour bridge and George street in 2021 when it looked very empty.

[@peepinR]

Whoa! seeing EDA like that is nuts. EDSA is never like that.