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Madison locked down: Scenes of shelter-in-place

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As more and more people in Wisconsin have contracted COVID-19, states and cities have taken more and more drastic measures to prevent the spread of the virus. The most recent measures, prompted by Governor Tony Evers’ call to stay “safer at home,” have involved closing down many of the businesses near the downtown area.

All photos courtesy Martin Rakacolli / WORT FM.

The city’s information building is in the downtown area. Visitors would be able to pick up brochures and maps here, were it open.

 

 

Majestic Theater planned on hosting many musical artists and the occasional film showing in March. All their planned showings are now either delayed or cancelled entirely.

 

 

The library, which provides free internet and books to Madison residents, is now encouraging those residents to hang on to the materials they checked out.

 

 

Medical services are essential services, and must remain open, but that does mean taking new precautions. Interstate Blood and Plasma, located off State Street, has posted warnings and increased donor pay.

 

 

State Street, one of Madison’s busiest areas, in the early afternoon. Most people are staying indoors.

 

 

Other businesses, such as Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, need in-person operations to function. They’ve limited access to their buildings. Sconnie’s Sports Bar, their sister store, has closed.

 

 

Many other restaurants have also limited their operations to takeout and delivery. Customers are no longer allowed to eat there.

 

 

This food truck near the capital doesn’t have the luxury of having employees to deliver food. Instead, the owner has written etiquette rules on a chalkboard for customers to read.

 

 

Hong Kong Station has also transitioned to a delivery-and-takeout-only model.

 

 

Sassafras Madison is a clothing store that closed down for the pandemic and planned on re-opening yesterday. It is still closed.

 

 

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