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Coronavirus threat is surreal in Cape Region
Beach closures on March 21 change the face of the beach
Jamie Parsons of Milton throws a ball for his dog Smoke on Tower Road March 21. DAN COOK PHOTO
March 21, 2020
Social distancing is the key word. However, with the warm temperatures March 20, people were out en masse, including people traveling from other states to escape restrictions imposed by their state government to keep the coronavirus from peaking. Restaurants are closed but are offering takeout. Citizens around the region are stepping up to help neighbors. Some stores are surpassing sales they would normally see in July.
An empty parking lot at the Tanger Outlets is due to the coronavirus closure March 21. DAN COOK PHOTO
Geese feed in the empty parking lot at the new Rehoboth Elementary School March 21. DAN COOK PHOTO
Many out-of-state vehicles can be seen flooding the state park in Lewes. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Darren Purcell carries more supplies of meat to Lloyd’s Market in Lewes. It’s bigger than July numbers, he said. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
St. Peter’s in Lewes is keeping the shelves of the Little Cupboard stocked. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Lewes Beach parking lot was packed. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
A couple enjoys the day on a bench on Lewes Beach. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
County Bank is doing all business using the drive-through; lobbies are closed. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Executing the six-foot social distancing rule, a group enjoys the beach. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is open to vehicles only with a limited schedule. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Walgreens reminds people to stay six feet apart. Black X’s marked where to stand. Deny Howeth Photo
Chairs are turned backward in a doctor’s office to enforce social distancing. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Local distilleries jump in to increase the supply of hand sanitizer
Grandson Brody Carpenito and Johnny Forever from Rehoboth enjoying time together in Grove Park March 20.
David Koster photo
