We’ll surely never forget the current Coronavirus pandemic and how it’s affected our lives in many ways. Businesses across the country are shut down, schools have been put on hold, and social distancing is more important than ever. Grocery store shelves are empty, as are roads, including major highways. Here are 13 photos taken around Maryland that will give you a further glimpse of how much daily life has changed. Until we get COVID-19 under control, this is our new normal for a little while longer.
- Here’s a deserted intersection in Rockville, Maryland…
Getty Images / Matthew Van Dyke
- And an unusual quietness along the expressway near Ocean City, Maryland. This area is usually jammed with tourists.
Getty Images / Joesboy
- A hand-written sign on a Maryland business letting people know they’re still open for delivery and carryout.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
- And a different business having to close completely due to being deemed non-essential.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
- An empty footpath that would normally be bustling with weekend explorers during springtime.
Getty Images / Joesboy
- And a closed playground, just one among hundreds that are blocked off in the state of Maryland.
Getty Images / Joesboy
- An electronic reminder along I-95.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
- And another reminder in Baltimore, encouraging both social distancing and staying at home.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
- Speaking of social distancing, here are Marylanders exploring a local park while staying far away from one another.
Flickr / Sarah Ross
- This is the marina at Pocomoke River State Park. You can see the canoes on the left-hand side just waiting to be used.
Getty Images / Joesboy
- Tape on the floor at a local US post office spaced six feet apart.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
- Marylanders patiently waiting their turn while keeping a safe distance.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
- And finally, an empty cheese and eggs section at a local grocery store. With people grocery shopping less, they’re stocking up on essentials, leaving bare shelves behind.
Jamie Alvarenga for Only In Your State
Have you recently taken photos around Maryland’s empty streets, stores, and more? Feel free to share them on our Facebook page. Stay safe out there!
Getty Images / Matthew Van Dyke
Getty Images / Joesboy
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
Flickr / Sarah Ross
Jamie Alvarenga for Only In Your State
For more barren views around the Charm City area, check out this drone footage that shows just how empty the streets of Baltimore are due to the pandemic. It’s almost unreal!
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
