It's been 3 months since the first coronavirus case was reported. These photos show the 10 moments that defined the crisis.

Apr 9, 2020, 18:39 IST

Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang, who was silenced by local authorities for sounding an early alarm on the coronavirus, symbolized the beginning of the crisis.

As cases began to rise in Wuhan and other cities across China, some Lunar New Year celebrations were canceled, leaving once-colourful streets looking eerily empty.

As cases continued to surge, Wuhan authorities hastily built a 1,000-bed emergency coronavirus hospital in just 10 days.

In early February, all eyes were on the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship with known coronavirus cases quarantined off a Japanese coast. Its handling of the quarantine was hugely criticized as some infected passengers were allowed to fly home.

In early February, all eyes were on the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship with known coronavirus cases quarantined off a Japanese coast. Its handling of the quarantine was hugely criticized as some infected passengers were allowed to fly home.

By early March, northern Italy was emerging as a new epicenter of the disease. Shocking images of patients with respiratory helmets inside a makeshift ICU in Bergamo region showed how serious the crisis was getting.

By early March, northern Italy was emerging as a new epicenter of the disease. Shocking images of patients with respiratory helmets inside a makeshift ICU in Bergamo region showed how serious the crisis was getting.

Another defining image of the coronavirus is that of empty supermarket shelves. As news of the virus spread around the world, people started panic-buying and stockpiling goods.

Another poignant image of the pandemic is of people singing and dancing on their balconies as millions of people got accustomed to being locked down for the first time.

New York City has come out as one of the worst-affected cities in the world. To treat a wave of COVID-19 patients, the Javits Center was converted into a 1,000-bed makeshift hospital.

Meanwhile, health workers around the world continue to risk their lives on the front lines of the crisis. Many face shortages of critical medical equipment, resulting in some nurses having to wear garbage bags to protect themselves from infection.

Meanwhile, health workers around the world continue to risk their lives on the front lines of the crisis. Many face shortages of critical medical equipment, resulting in some nurses having to wear garbage bags to protect themselves from infection.

No one has been immune to the coronavirus. Celebrities, politicians, and other public figures have contracted COVID-19, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who remains in intensive care.

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It's been 3 months since the first coronavirus case was reported. These photos show the 10 moments that defined the crisis.

Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang, who was silenced by local authorities for sounding an early alarm on the coronavirus, symbolized the beginning of the crisis.

As cases began to rise in Wuhan and other cities across China, some Lunar New Year celebrations were canceled, leaving once-colourful streets looking eerily empty.

As cases continued to surge, Wuhan authorities hastily built a 1,000-bed emergency coronavirus hospital in just 10 days.

In early February, all eyes were on the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship with known coronavirus cases quarantined off a Japanese coast. Its handling of the quarantine was hugely criticized as some infected passengers were allowed to fly home.

By early March, northern Italy was emerging as a new epicenter of the disease. Shocking images of patients with respiratory helmets inside a makeshift ICU in Bergamo region showed how serious the crisis was getting.

Another defining image of the coronavirus is that of empty supermarket shelves. As news of the virus spread around the world, people started panic-buying and stockpiling goods.

Another poignant image of the pandemic is of people singing and dancing on their balconies as millions of people got accustomed to being locked down for the first time.

New York City has come out as one of the worst-affected cities in the world. To treat a wave of COVID-19 patients, the Javits Center was converted into a 1,000-bed makeshift hospital.

Meanwhile, health workers around the world continue to risk their lives on the front lines of the crisis. Many face shortages of critical medical equipment, resulting in some nurses having to wear garbage bags to protect themselves from infection.

No one has been immune to the coronavirus. Celebrities, politicians, and other public figures have contracted COVID-19, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who remains in intensive care.