Photos for March 23: Tucson gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Tucson area residents and businesses grapple with closures, restrictions, shortages and sundry challenges during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
After getting off a bus, Mike Beisch uses one of the City of Tucson's new hand washing stations in front of Downtown Ronstadt Center in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. The City of Tucson installed hand washing stations throughout downtown Tucson due of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
After getting off a bus, Mike Beisch uses one of the City of Tucson's new hand washing stations in front of Downtown Ronstadt Center in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. The City of Tucson installed hand washing stations throughout downtown Tucson due of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Two pedestrians wearing gloves and masks walk past, a closed down, Chicago Music Store in Downtown Tucson on March 23, 2020. People in Tucson, Ariz. are starting to wear masks and gloves due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
An employee talks with staff while stocking items at Grantstone Supermarket, 8 W. Grant Rd., in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. Grantstone Supermarket is receiving two deliveries a week verses just one to help with the supply and demand of food. Grocery store employees have found themselves on the front line of the fight to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). There is no social distancing for cashiers, stocker and people working the takeout counters as well as not being able to work from home.
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Jackson Wong, owner of Grantstone Supermarket, helps employees restock items at Grantstone Supermarket, 8 W. Grant Rd., in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. Grantstone Supermarket is receiving two deliveries a week verses just one to help with the supply and demand of food. Grocery store employees have found themselves on the front line of the fight to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). There is no social distancing for cashiers, stocker and people working the takeout counters as well as not being able to work from home.
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Bill Bresnahan, center, practices his putting with other golfers while waiting to tee off at hole one of Dell Urich Course at Randolph Golf Course in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. Golf is increasingly becoming more popular due to the urged "Social Distance" because of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dave Borer, center, walks to his golf ball while maintaining social distance from fellow golfers on Dell Urich Course at Randolph Golf Course in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. Golf is increasingly becoming more popular due to the urged "Social Distance" because of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Phil Lavoi wipes down the steering wheel, as well as the seat, of a golf cart at Randolph Golf Course in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. Golf is increasingly becoming more popular due to the urged "Social Distance" because of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ian Rosales, head chef at Welcome Diner, preps a to-go soup for former employee and original line chef Kenny Beck at Welcome Diner. Welcome Diner is offering free or pay-what-you-can meals for people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Shanna Rosing, general manager, writes a message to customers on the front doors at Welcome Diner, 902 E. Broadway Blvd., in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. Welcome Diner is offering free or pay-what-you-can meals to people impacted by Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) through their Welcome Care program which began yesterday, Sunday, March 22, 2020.
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ian Rosales, head chef at Welcome Diner, hands some prepared food to former employee and original line cook and dishwasher Freddy Ortega to take home at Welcome Diner, 902 E. Broadway Blvd., in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23, 2020. Welcome Diner is offering free or pay-what-you-can meals to people impacted by Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) through their Welcome Care program which began yesterday, Sunday, March 22, 2020.
Tucson-area, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
A hand written sign painted on the side of Welcome Diner informs customers that Welcome Diner, 902 E. Broadway Blvd., in Tucson, Ariz., is offering curbside and take out. Photo taken on March 23, 2020. Welcome Diner is offering free or pay-what-you-can meals to people impacted by Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) through their Welcome Care program which began yesterday, Sunday, March 22, 2020.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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