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  2020-03

  Sign Outside Mass. Ave Stop Explains How to Stop the Spread of Germs

  This sign outside of the Mass. Ave T-Stop in Boston advertises some of the ways to stop the spread of germs. The placement of this sign right outside a train station illustrates how especially important following these guidelines was while using public transportation during Covid-19.
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  2020-03

  Sign in Boston CVS Window Explains that Testing is Not Available There

  This photograph of a sign in the window of a Boston CVS explains that Covid-19 testing is not available at that location. This sign showcases how, especially in the beginning, people were very panicked and also confused about how to get tested and where.
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  2020-03

  Boston Symphony Hall Closes

  This is a photograph of a sign posted in the window of the Boston Symphony Hall. This sign illustrates how sudden many of the closures were due to Covid-19, leading to suddenly canceled events.
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  2020-03

  Playground Closure in Boston

  This is a photograph of a sign placed outside of a playground in Boston explaining that due to Covid-19, the playground is closed "until further notice." This sign illustrates how urban environments dealt with closures.
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  2020-06-08

  Sign Outside Boston Public Library Asks Parents to Read to their Children

  This is a photograph of a sign in the window of the Boston Public Library. The sign asks parents to read to their children because the library will be closed due to Covid-19. This sign illustrates both how vital the BPL is to may children in Boston as well as how many parents were required to take over the role of providing reading material following closures of schools and libraries.
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  2020-06-08

  Marquee Outside Studio 210 Asks Readers to Stay Safe and Healthy

  This is a photograph of the marquee outside Studio 210 in Boston. The sign asks the readers to stay safe and healthy, illustrating how some businesses in Boston responded to closings and quarantine.
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  2020

  Modified Hours at Symphony Cleaners

  This is a photograph of a sign hung in the window of the Symphony Cleaners. The sign details how the hours of business for the cleaners have been changed and that they are only accepting pickups and drop offs for businesses such as hotels. The sign refers to the virus as a "little bug"
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  2020

  Public Health Advertisement

  This is a photograph of a local advertisement/information regarding public health in Boston during Covid-19. This sign offers advice and information for dealing with Covid-19 and advises people to stay home. This information is especially important to save because Boston had so many cases of Covid-19.
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  2020-04

  Boston Thanks Essential Workers

  This is a photograph of a sign in the Greater Boston area thanking essential workers for their service. This sign illustrates one of the ways in which Boston has responded to Covid-19