Pandemic

8 photos · 2020–2023

8 photographs tagged Pandemic, 2020–2023.

COVID19 Safety Sign at Clinic Entrance — At the entrance of an Allina Health clinic, a temporary sign reminds visitors of heightened safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The notice instructs patients to stop and first meet with a greeter before checking in, emphasizing that the location does not provide community COVID-19 testing and that masks may be required during the visit. These portable A-frame signs became common across medical facilities in 2020–2021, helping manage visitor flow, screen for symptoms, and reinforce evolving public health protocols at clinics and hospitals throughout Minnesota.

Painted sign at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis features portrait and text about staying active during pandemic lockdowns. — The sign at Powderhorn Park pairs a painted portrait with a quoted statement: "I'm a very active person, being at home is hard, but I know is for the best." It's signed "Marcus Minneapolis" and includes a web address inviting others to participate, suggesting the piece was part of a broader community art project rather than a single standalone work. Powderhorn Park, on the city's South Side, became a gathering point for public art and expression during the spring 2020 pandemic shutdowns.

A "WHATEVER, JUST WEAR A MASK" sign in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, defaced with graffiti — A sign in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood reads "WHATEVER, JUST WEAR A MASK." This message reflects the public health discourse and mandates surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Such signs were common on commercial establishments across the United States during various phases of the pandemic, serving as a visual reminder and enforcement tool for mask-wearing policies.

COVID-19 safety signs at Fox Den Salon in Uptown Minneapolis encourage social distancing and online appointments to mitigate virus spread. — Signs displayed on the window of Fox Den Salon in Uptown Minneapolis communicate public health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. One poster, titled "Make It Safe!", urges patrons to "Mind All COVID-19 Protocols" and directs them to schedule appointments online via the salon's website. Another sign, "Flatten The Curve", emphasizes social distancing and reminds the public that "The Pandemic Isn't Over" and encourages "Social Solidarity" by waiting outside or at a distance. These visual cues reflect the widespread adoption of safety measures by businesses to mitigate the spread of the virus and maintain operations.

COVID Mobile Morgue in Minneapolis outside hospital — A refrigerated trailer, serving as a temporary morgue, is set up outside North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, a suburb of Minneapolis. This measure was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically during the spread of the Omicron variant in late 2021 or early 2022, when the state reported critically low ICU bed availability in the Twin Cities metro area. The presence of the mobile morgue underscored the immense strain on healthcare systems during the pandemic's surges.

COVID-19 safety sign in San Pedro, Belize, reads "Kindly wash hands" and "Keep masks on until seated." — A COVID-19 health notice at a business in San Pedro, Belize, asks patrons to wash hands and keep masks on until seated. The sign includes a handwashing icon and is posted indoors, likely near the entrance or seating area.

Haya Health COVID19 Testing — A Haya Health COVID-19 testing site is pictured on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The site offered rapid testing with same-day results and walk-in appointments. This location is located in George Floyd Square, an area that became a focal point during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Mask Sign — Printed notices from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government remind customers to wear masks except while eating.

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