Together/ Apart: The COVID-19 Community Memory Archive

Around the Corona Neighborhood

All around the neighborhood we have these posted on mail boxes. Each is a different exercise or yoga pose. Sign says "Great to see everyone out walking! I'm posting some standing excercises [sic] to keep it interesting. Please feel free to post your own as well. Modify as need [sic] to your own ability level. ** Remember the 6 feet of social distancing! **"

Banned

Man sitting on a bench near a beach access with sign prohibiting entrance to beach due to pandemic.

Beach Access Closed

Sign posted to keep people away from beach during pandemic.

Beaches Closed

City of Encinitas sign closing beach and parking lot at Beacons surf beach.

Church Closed

Closed Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church church with a flyer tacked to the entrance doors

Closures and reopening at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub

Signage on the door of O'Sullivan's Irish Pub addressed to patrons. The sign on the Pub reads:

"We thank you for your continued support!"
"As you know we have been ordered "shut down" three (3) times now starting with the original shut down order on March 16, 2020."

"After having to lay off our entire staff each time you can understand that you do not just turn on the switch and reponen the next day. Governor Newsom has recently reopened patio dining, and we are now setting up to do just that."

"We want it done right which includes restocking food supplies which spoiled due to the previous closures."

"With that said..... We look forward to seeing you again Febuary 8, 2021 on our repon date!!!"

"Come thirsty!"

Tags Government and governance, Unemployment and underemployment

COVID Graduate-5th Grade

Graduation sign for Carillo Elementary 5th grader since no in-class graduation permitted.

Crunch Closed

Closed sign at local gym during pandemic.

Drive by Happy Birthday

Signs announcing Happy Birthday for residence who drive by and send well-wishes since parties are banned due to COVID19.

Entrance Closed

Health Care campus at Kaiser Permamente closed with sign directing patients to outside tents.

Handmade Warning Sign

Handmade warning sign posted by neighbor during the pandemic. Sign reads "Please don't be a cov-idiot! Repsect your neighbors & the rules and STAY OFF THE PATH! Yes, that means YOU!"

Low Ridership

Metrolink [COASTER] poster showing changed train schedule due to low ridership during pandemic.

Mandatory Coverings

Sign on beach mandating a face covering.

No Mask No Food

Patron leaving a takeout order from restaurant with a sign advising that if you don't have a protective mask you can't takeout food.

One per elevator

Signage in the elevators in CSUSM Kellogg Library.

Online Worship

Banner raised on side of local church advertising that services are now "on line" due to being prevented from having in-church meetings due to guidelines concerning COVID-19 pandemic.

Opening Not Very Soon...

"Opening (Not Very) Soon" sign hanging from Municipal Taco building, 2002 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA.

Pier Distance

Social distancing sign posted on closed Oceanside Pier. Sign reads "Please maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet. Beach subject to closure."

Playground Closed

Playground in an apartment complex which has a sign taped to equipment advising it is closed.

Signage at Mulberry Park

Sign at Mulberry Park in San Marcos. Sign reads "This city park is open for passive recreation," and "No active/group recreation allowed."

"Please practice social distancing of at least six feet at all times."
"For more information about the City of San Marcos' response to COVID-19, including current closures and cancellations, visit www.san-marcos.net/covid19."
The sign also contains information on social distancing and sanitation protocol.

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