John, a native of East Hampton, NY, continues to work at an “essential business”, the Rouse’s Grocery in New Orleans.

D.B.A., a music venue on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, closed to halt the spread of Coronavirus. The business hangs a sign of encouragement for the public.

Blue Nile, one of the many music venues located on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, boarded up its doors and windows after closing to halt the spread of Coronavirus.

The Crescent City Farmers Market, typically held weekly in the parking lot of New Orleans's Crescent Park, is closed until further notice due to Coronavirus.

Pizza Delicious, a dine-in pizzeria in New Orleans, is open for delivery and take out service only. In an attempt to discourage the spread of Coronavirus, clientele may pick up food at the window and cannot enter the building.

Euclid Records, an independent record shop in New Orleans, closes up shop in the face of Coronavirus, encourages online shopping, and sends well wishes.

In an attempt to keep business going prior to the government closure of non-essential businesses, Savage Beauty, a hair salon in New Orleans's Bywater neighborhood, hung a sign asking clients to wash their hands upon entering the building to protect against the spread of Coronavirus. The salon has since closed operations.

Signage posted outside of Frady's, an old school corner store selling groceries and serving hot food in New Orleans's Bywater neighborhood, detailing how the establishment is protecting themselves and their clientele from Coronavirus.

Chairs piled on dining tables at Cafe Envie, as the local government has banned dining in at restaurants to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Cafe Envie can continue to serve take out and deliver food to patrons.

Stalls in New Orleans' French Market, typically buzzing with vendors and shoppers, are closed after the local government discourages large gatherings to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

The French Market, usually teeming with tourists on a beautiful spring day, is empty after the local government discourages large gatherings to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

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