The streets are almost empty due to the virus
@PatZAnthony (14752)
Charlotte, North Carolina
June 9, 2020 5:36pm CST
While driving to places we had to go, we noticed many areas of the city are empty.
Closed stores. Hardly any other cars. Parking spaces empty.
Wow! It is almost spooky to realize how many people are staying home unless they have to go to work.
A few businesses might open next week, but for now the area where we are will probably remain quiet.
Are the streets empty where you live?
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
9 Jun 20
They were until we started reopening.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
We see more traffic now, but as the number of cases continue to climb, we have to wonder if staying home isn't the choice we should make when possible @GardenGerty
We never expected it to be as serious as it is now.
@rebelann (111077)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Jun 20
They're already starting to go back to work here and although there aren't as many people as usual out and about there does seem to be too many in my opinion. I had to do some recycling again this week so I was out this morning and was surprised at how many cars were on the road. Weekdays are usually much calmer when everyone is working.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
As people here begin to go back to work, most are in masks while working and some are behind plexiglass shields. Those who must handle money are usually wearing gloves for extra protection. Hope it all works out soon @rebelann
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@rebelann (111077)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Jul 20
It will eventually but I doubt it will happen before 2021 @PatZAnthony
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 Jul 20
@rebelann And 2021 is just around the corner! Look how fast this part of the year has gone with all that is going on.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
The first few times we had to go through town to get to our destination we were shocked by the empty streets. Now, we hope for empty streets @marlina
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
9 Jun 20
Nope, we have completely re-opened everything. Other than people wearing masks out in public, you could never tell there was a pandemic at all.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
However, the schools are not opening at this time, or are they? Here most things remain closed and no one is certain what the colleges are doing, etc. We do realize some local businesses will ever open again.
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Jul 20
@PatZAnthony Because it's summer vacation, the schools are not currently open. However, Florida has stated that all kids must go back to school in the classroom at the end of August when school starts. People are up in arms about that, and many groups (teachers, parents, unions, etc) are fighting the decision.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
We have a large number of new cases in NC yesterday, but there are always those who feel they will not become ill and out without good reason. We were asked to stay home when we can and wear a mask at all times. This seems reasonable to us.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
11 Jul 20
@PatZAnthony That is what we considerer reasonable, too.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
Thank you @CarolDM
All we can do is follow the rules and hope we avoid getting sick!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Jun 20
I hear they are less activity
My family doesn't seem to worry 
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
Worry is not something we do, but we are aware of how to protect ourselves somewhat. The masks and hand washing is some help, but I also go by what my grandmother insisted always worked: Gargle with salt water even if you don't have a sore throat; Use a clean pillow case daily; Stay hydrated!
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
15 Jun 20
It was almost empty here during our quarantine period. Now that it has been lifted with some restrictions as well, the road is now back to congestion.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
Maybe we should have done more in the US because the numbers continue to go up. We do know some places opened, such as bars and restaurants, for a short time and the numbers increased.
For me @jobelbojel think staying away from crowds for now is a good idea.
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
9 Jun 20
Here, it is the opposite because the lockdown was eased last week. The roads are full of vehicles and trucks although the buses are very few.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
Apparently the numbers here are continuing to increase @Alexandoy so we are not sure when things will be eased again. There was one attempt that I am aware of in NC, but the the virus numbers spiked, so we are only doing what we must.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
11 Jul 20
@PatZAnthony Taiwan has no more new cases for a time so maybe the government should look there on how they did it.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
Having people follow the rules of quarantine is most helpful it seems. We've had several friends who later tested negative quarantine themselves because friends had the virus @JudyEv
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@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jul 20
@PatZAnthony It really seems to help. I'm glad your friends tested negative.
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
10 Jun 20
Yeah no...Arizona is terrible and people were still going out even when we had stay at home orders. And now all our hospitals are almost as max capacity. I would rather see empty streets.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
We have family in Arizona and know they are having a rough time. Hope people start to listen and things calm down soon @DesirousDreamer
@thelme55 (76477)
• Germany
11 Jul 20
@PatZAnthony Large and small businesses are already open here. Yes, it is a good idea.
@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
7 Jul 20
@PatZAnthony
People are out and about here in my area.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
Numbers here showed we had a spike in the amount of people with the virus. It seems as businesses begin to open, more are getting the virus here @Hannihar
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 Jul 20
@Hannihar It seems we were doing things as quickly in the USA as we could have. Some areas of the country seemed to feel we were worrying too much. Now most feel we should be cautious and be prepared for things to get worse.
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
11 Jul 20
@PatZAnthony
I understand what you are saying. I read a headline where our Prime Minister here in Israel said that we opened up things too early. That could very well be. The leaders or whoever is in charge are watching things closely here and there are lockdowns again because there are more getting the virus and not enough walking around and wearing masks or social distancing.
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@lazydaizee (6734)
• United Kingdom
10 Jun 20
They are beginning to relax the lockdown here, but it has been very quiet on our roads since March. The town is still very empty when I go shopping in the morning.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
We are all ready for this to be over @lazydaizee but now we hear another virus will soon appear.
@RasmaSandra (73196)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jun 20
Even before all this happened the streets around where I live were always empty pretty much and many houses up for sale. So there is not much difference now.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jul 20
That is a surprise. Whenever we have been in that area it was bumper to bumper with people everywhere. Years ago we lived in the area and it was always crowded.
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@sallypup (57727)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Jul 20
Dumb bunnies in my area are out and about per usual. And the cases are rising.
@just4him (305508)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jul 20
We started opening up on the first of June. It was that quiet here for two months.
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
26 Jul 20
In my city, it is like people are no longer afraid of the virus. Places are still crowded and there is heavy traffic in rush hours as usual
