To contain the spread of coronavirus in New York, large venues like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York Public Library have closed temporarily. /Xinhua

On March 12, New York mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency in the city. /Xinhua

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on March 15 that gatherings and events of 50 people and more be canceled or postponed to ensure social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak. /Xinhua