This photo gallery documents the details of how COVID-19 has altered our daily lives
Photographed by Brian Huynh
A disposable face mask lies on the ground of the empty staff parking lot next to Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee on Aug. 18, 2020.
A Metro Transit bus driver is seen wearing a face mask while stopping for passengers in Madison on Oct. 16, 2020.
A fold out sign reminds customers that face coverings are required to enter Meijer in Greenfield on Oct. 19, 2020.
Plexiglass shields and seperate containers for new and used pens are pictured in the Meijer pharmacy section in Greenfield on Oct. 19, 2020.
Linda Huynh wears a homemade face mask while checking out at Meijer in Greenfield on Oct. 19, 2020.
A sign reminds visitors to practice physical distancing while on the trails of Whitnall Park in Franklin on Oct. 14, 2020.
A digital sign reminds students to attend virtual classes at Clement Avenue School in Milwaukee on Oct. 13, 2020. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) started the school year on Aug. 17, 2020 with a three phase reopening plan where all students start the year with full remote learning.
A readerboard lists notable dates and events for the month of October at Lincoln Elementary School in Cudahy on Oct. 14, 2020. The Cudahy School district started classes on Sept. 8, 2020, offering families an option between a hybrid or completely virtual learning experience.
A digital sign informs passersby of virtual events at Hamilton High School in Milwaukee on Sept. 16, 2020. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) started the school year on Aug. 17, 2020 with a three phase reopening plan where all students start the year with full remote learning.
A witch and coronavirus themed Halloween display decorates a front lawn in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee on Oct. 13, 2020. Despite the City of Milwaukee canceling trick-or-treating due to rising coronavirus cases, many homeowners in the neighborhood still put up Halloween decorations.
Signs on a side entrance to Honey Creek Elementary School in Milwaukee remind community members to wear masks and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus on Oct. 15, 2020.
A digital marquee outside of Honey Creek Elementary School in Milwaukee informs families of upcoming days off on Oct. 15, 2020.
On Oct. 15, 2020, the streets surrounding Wedgewood Park Elementary School appear empty and eerily quiet for a school day. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) started the school year on Aug. 17, 2020 with a three phase reopening plan where all students start the year with full remote learning.
A sign informs visitors that the tennis courts next to Wedgewood Park International School are closed to group play on Oct. 15, 2020.
A sign reminds customers to wear masks while inside Dunkin’ Donuts in Milwaukee on Oct. 9, 2020.
A floor sticker reminds customers to practice social distancing while inside Dunkin’ Donuts in Milwaukee on Oct. 9, 2020.
Marquees advertise meal specials and socially distant ways to order food at Gold Rush Chicken in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee on Oct. 13, 2020.
On April 9, 2020, yellow caution tape and signs inform visitors of Konkel Park that the city of Greenfield has closed all playgrounds as part of their declaration of a local public health emergency to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
A cashier wears a face mask and gloves while handling orders at Oakland Gyros in Milwaukee on Oct. 14, 2020.
Plexiglass barriers hang from the ceiling to help stop the spread of the coronavirus in the dine in section of Oakland Gyros in Milwaukee on Oct. 14, 2020.
On Oct. 16, 2020, a bicyclist wearing a face covering rides past the Orpheum Theater’s marquee reminding people to vote in Madison.
Dozens of customers wait in line to order at Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee on Sept. 3, 2020. Orange cones indicate 6 feet for social distancing.
Dozens of customers wait in line to order at Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee on Sept. 3, 2020. Orange cones indicate 6 feet for social distancing.
On Oct. 14, 2020, the Riverside Theater marquee in Milwaukee directs pedestrians to saveourstages.com, a website that hosts the Save Our Stages initiative led by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). NIVA is asking for government grants and other assistance to help keep live venues closed due to the pandemic, like the Riverside Theater, alive.
Marcus South Shore Cinema in Oak Creek appears empty on Oct. 14. 2020.
A sign informs customers that face masks and social distancing are required when entering Ragstock on State Street in Madison on Oct. 16, 2020.A sign informs visitors that the Wisconsin State Capitol is closed to the public on Oct. 16, 2020.
A sign asks customers not to enter The Soap Opera on State Street in Madison if they have symptoms of COVID-19, racism or homophobia on Oct. 16, 2020.A sign informs customers that Naf Naf Grill, a restaurant on State Street in Madison is temporarily closed due to the pandemic on Oct. 16, 2020.
A strip of paper with a question mark covers the closing hours section of the buisness hours board at an establishment on State Street in Madison on Oct. 16, 2020.
Hundreds of community members protest racial injustice on June 6, 2020 in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor caused by police. The peaceful demonstration started at Atwater Park in Shorewood and went on for seven miles, taking demonstrators through the neighboring Village of Whitefish Bay and concluding back at Atwater Park.
On Oct. 23, 2020, protesters gathered outside of the Milwaukee County Courthouse and created a memorial for Breonna Taylor after the Louisville police officers involved in her death were not charged.
Signs thank customers and offer ordering instructions for curbside carryout at DLUX, a restaurant in Madison on Oct. 16, 2020.
An LED marquee informs members of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church about online worship videos in Greendale on Oct. 14, 2020.
On Oct. 14, 2020, a sign informs visitors that the South Shore Terrace Kitchen + Beer Garden in Milwaukee is closed due to a local public health emergency concerning a recent surge in coronavirus cases.
A poster reminds visitors that face masks or other face coverings are required when entering the Bay View Library in Milwaukee.
Phally Keung, left, picks up her order at Kung Fu Tea on State Street in Madison on Oct. 16, 2020.
