34 Stunning Photos Capturing the Week in Review

Melissa SullivanOctober 17, 202402 mins

Week in Photos: Global Perspectives on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Global Response to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our world in numerous ways. From lockdowns to hospital preparations, images tell the story of human resilience and adaptation.

Vigilant Patrols in Empty Streets

Morgue workers in Barcelona, Spain, move a coffin carrying a coronavirus victim on April 2. Spain’s death toll passed 10,000 on Thursday.

Healthcare Workers on the Frontline

A health-care worker is seen outside the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York. — A health-care worker is seen outside the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York on April 1. New York is the epicenter of the American coronavirus outbreak.

Adapting to New Norms

A boy visits the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. — A boy visits the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on March 29.

Emotional Appeals and Community Support

A protester calls for rent forgiveness during a rally in Los Angeles. — A protester calls for rent forgiveness during a rally in Los Angeles on April 1. Some cities and states have temporarily suspended evictions to support residents impacted by the pandemic.

Rescue Efforts Across Borders

A French military helicopter lands in Germany with coronavirus patients. — A French military helicopter lands in Muehlheim, Germany, delivering coronavirus patients on March 29. Germany has been taking in patients from regions hard-hit by the outbreak.

Community Resilience and Acts of Kindness

Medical personnel check for coronavirus symptoms in Brazil. — Medical personnel in Sao Paulo, Brazil, check people inside their cars for coronavirus symptoms on March 30.

Conclusion

Through these images, we see not only the stark realities of the COVID-19 pandemic but also the incredible spirit of humanity. Communities around the world are uniting to support one another during this unprecedented time.