
A City of Lewes sign along Savannah Road urges out-of-state residents to stay home. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Carrying a 6-foot, social-distancing stick, there is no doubt how far to stay away from this man and his dog as they walk along Junction-Breakwater Trail in Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

A message of hope with a little humor greets motorists along Route 9 as they head toward Five Points. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Signs, barrels, barricades and caution tape are reminders that the beach in Rehoboth and the Boardwalk are closed. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

With access prohibited, even on a warm spring day the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is empty. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

With the temperature at 70 degrees on April 7, a long line forms at Hopkins Farm Creamery near Lewes. The shop ended its drive-through service at 8 p.m. that night. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Shoppers at Home Depot near Lewes wear masks as they comply with a CDC recommendation to wear cloth masks in places, such as grocery stores, hardware stores and pharmacies, where people gather. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Takeout and delivery remains a way of life for local restaurants such as Big Oyster Brewery in Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Hundreds of people gather in their vehicles to celebrate Palm Sunday on the grounds of the Nutter Marvel Museum in Georgetown. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Delaware State Police man a checkpoint on Route 1 southbound to stop motorists with out-of-state registrations. DENY HOWETH PHOTO

Waiting for a bus along Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach, a woman wearing a mask waves to passersby. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Courts, such as Family Court on The Circle in Georgetown, remain closed to the public. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

In downtown Georgetown, parking spaces are set aside to encourage people to get take-out food at local restaurants. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Beth Coyle dressed the Route 9 Pole Family in support of workers at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

DNREC officials are enacting stricter social-distancing regulations when necessary by limiting the number of vehicles allowed in state parks, such as Cape Henlopen State Park. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

The playgrounds at Milton Memorial Park are closed. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

A new sign greets Cape Henlopen State Park visitors. Starting April 10, officials have the option to close the park based on attendance. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Cars parked in the Gordons Pond Trail parking lot in Cape Henlopen State Park practice social distancing. Park officials will manage attendance in parks based on vehicles in parking lots. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

Beach access to Herring Point in Cape Henlopen State Park has been cut off at the entrance to the crossover. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO

The sign says the beach is closed. More signs have been placed at access points in Cape Henlopen State Park. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO