A photograph taken on March 14, 2020 shows empty shelves in a supermarket in Brussels, amid concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, caused by the novel coronavirus. - Belgium will close schools, cancel all cultural events and shutter bars and restaurants to stave off the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the government said on March 12. Beginning on March 14, only stores that provide essential services -- such as pharmacies and grocery stores-- will remain open under normal conditions. All other stores will remain open during the week, but closed at weekends. (Photo by François WALSCHAERTS / AFP)
