Photos show the emergency makeshift borders European countries have erected in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19
The unique border situation in Europe has allowed for unusual crossing sites, such as this footbridge on the Germany-Denmark border, which have since needed to be closed.
Even smaller countries are joining the trend, with Vatican City closing its borders earlier in the year and refusing entry to St. Peter's Square.
Source: Vatican News
The primary entry point for most visitors to Vatican City, the border typically consists of a fence with two pedestrian entry points. There's no true demarcation of where Italy ends and Vatican City begins, as well as no document checks.
Europe isn't the only continent where border closures are becoming commonplace, with the US closing its land border with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers.
In Israel, border guards are cracking down on one of the most controversial borders in the world between Israel and the Palestinian territories at the Old City of Jerusalem. Israel is now restricting access to the historically dense international city to prevent an outbreak.
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