How Business Signs Evolved During the Pandemic
How Signs at Businesses Evolved During the Pandemic
The words gracing storefronts shelves and cash registers remind us all of the new normal
Robert K. Chin / Alamy Stock Photo COVID-19 related signs taped to the windows of a store in New York. As the swept the globe, Americans stocked up on supplies and hunkered down to ride out the health crisis. Now, even as much of the country takes steps to reopen businesses and resume activities, daily life is far from normal. Face masks and physical distancing are constant reminders. So, too, are the signs posted by businesses. Here's a look at how these signs evolved over time, from handwritten warnings of “No toilet paper” to professionally printed admonitions of “No Mask, No Service.” See for yourself. Join today and save 25% off the standard annual rate. Get instant access to discounts, programs, services, and the information you need to benefit every area of your life. of Early on in the pandemic stores quickly sold out of and clean commonly touched surfaces. This sign in a store in the Bronx, New York, indicated it was sold out of many of these products in early March. Months later, many stores have yet to fully restock. of In response to concerns over hoarding, some retailers set limits on the quantity of items that could be bought. and hand sanitizer, in particular, were rationed in hopes of making them available to more households. of As dining rooms were shuttered, restaurants turned to takeout and delivery for their survival. Curbside pickup emerged as a new method of receiving orders to limit contact between patrons and staff. of Following weeks of temporary shutdowns and sheltering in place, more businesses in May. Guidelines from state and local health authorities, as well as the CDC, dictated what types of businesses could open when and the safety precautions each should follow. of Physical distancing continues to play a critical role in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. were added to the checkout line at this Target store in St. Paul, Minnesota. of Masks have become a common sight in public and an increasingly common requirement for entering many shops and businesses. According to the CDC, help deter infections via respiratory droplets when people cough, sneeze or even talk. of Going to work for some comes with new health requirements such as . But it also comes with new responsibilities like making sure customers follow social distancing and mask requirements. of Some businesses offer discounts for hospital personnel and first responders to show gratitude for those on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus. More on Events & History
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