As Ohio's stay-at-home order is now stretching out until May, many of us getting used to a new way of life where venturing out for errands, socializing, and other activities are limited.
To get a glimpse of what's going on around the city, WOSU TV's production team is setting out to capture scenes of the new, less bustling, Columbus.
At the Stowe Mission of Central Ohio, many services, including a dental and vision clinic, are closed due to the state's restrictions on businesses and services.
However, the organization's food pantry and community kitchen are open and continue to serve those in need - with social distancing measures put in place.
Food pantries across the state are seeing an increase demand. Many are converting into drive-thru facilities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
State officials are encouraging people to get outside and go for walks to stay active during this extended period of isolation.
While parks remain open, state and city recreation departments have closed playgrounds, to stop the spread of disease. Many people still take advantage of parktrails however.
In Columbus, public basketball hoops have been blocked to prevent activities that would put players in close contact.
Small retail businesses have been shuttered across the city, as most are considered non-essential. With those closures, a new breed of signage has popped up on storefront windows.
Some signs simply annouce that the business is closed while others, like Clintonville's Spiritus Tattoo, have a clear message for criminals. Their sign reads, "All valuables have been removed and our facility is closely monitored at all times."
Another type of sign that is widespread in Columbus are those that offer messages of hope, togetherness, and solidarity.
Large retail chains have also been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Department stores such as Macy's and Kohl's, along with clothing retailers such as L Brands' Victoria's Secret, have had to close locations across the country and furlough tens of thousands of workers.
Though the situation may seem foreboding today, spring has arrived, and summer is just around the corner. The exact timeline of COVID-19 is unkown, but like pandemics of the past, it will indeed pass.
Hopefully in the not-too-distant future, places like Bicentennial Park will once again fill with splashing children, live music and the festivals Columbus is known for.
