Streets around the world are deserted amid global lockdowns (PHOTOS)

As a result of COVID-19, a majority of countries across the globe have issued some sort of government-implemented stay at home policy with many of these measures coming to fruition between March and April.

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As such, people are urged to only venture outside for groceries, essential services, or brief exercise.

The result of this self-isolation and social and physical distancing is the streets of various regions around the world being eerily empty, and it is particularly noticeable in urban centers that are known for having high concentrations of people.

That being said, here is what some of the world’s busiest streets look like right now.

New York City, New York, USA

Istanbul, Turkey

São Paulo, Brazil

Denver, Colorado, USA

Vilnius, Lithuania

Barcelona, Spain

Moscow, Russia

Prague, Czech Republic

Dublin, Ireland

Jerusalem, Israel

Brussels, Belgium

Athens, Greece

London, UK

Warsaw, Poland

Bangkok, Thailand

Queenstown, New Zealand

Budapest, Hungary

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Belgrade, Serbia

Santa Monica, California, USA