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  2020-06-03

  Information on Covid in Both English and Spanish

  This is a photograph of informational signage outside of the Civic Center in Clinton, North Carolina. The sign is written in both English and Spanish, illustrating how the Clinton was making information accessible to its diverse population.
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  2020-06-01

  Covid-19 Cases in Massachussetts as of June 1st

  This is a screenshot of the number of Covid-19 cases in Massachussetts as of June 1st. Massachusetts announced that they were going to be including probable cases in their reports, so there was a major spike in the number of cases on the 1st of June.
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  2020-05

  Virtual Graduation at Simmons University

  This is a photograph of the instructions for participating in the virtual graduation ceremoney at Simmons University in Boston.
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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
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  2020-05-14

  Local Diner Feeds Grocery Store Staff

  This Facebook post details how the Viriginia Diner donated lunch to the retail workers at Wakefield, Virginia's Great Valu Market. This post illustrates some of the ways in which the community of Wakefield came together to help one another in the pandemic.
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  2020-04-23

  House of Hope Food Pantry Donations

  This Facebook post by House of Hope Food Pantry in Wakefield, Virginia showcases some of the donations made to the food pantry following the outbreak of Covid-19
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  2020-03-31

  Pino's Pizza Offers to Feed Community

  This is a post made by Pinos Pizza, a pizzaeria in Wakefield, Virginia. Following the shortage in groceries across the country due to Covid-19, Pino's offered to feed anyone locally who was unable to secure groceries. Prior to the pandemic, there wasn't a single restaurant in Wakefield that even offered delivery. Regularly, these local restaurants aren't exactly full of business given how small the Wakefield community is. In some ways, the pandemic has forced Wakefield to somewhat modernize.
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  2020-05-31

  Order Adopting Citywide Curfew During State of Emergency

  This order, written by city mayor Lew Starling, declares that as of March 18, the city of Clinton will be placed under a curfew from 8pm-6am until June 1 due to both Covid-19 and the presence of peaceful demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd
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  2020-05-31

  Curfew Declaration for the City of Clinton

  Following the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the neighboring city, Fayetteville, the city of Clinton declared a curfew starting at 8pm
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  2020-03-10

  Sampson County Executive Order

  This is a copy of the executive order given by Governor Roy Cooper which declared a state of emergency for the state of North Carolina due to Covid-19 as well as Sampson County's compliance with that declaration.
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  2020-04-17

  Locally Displayed Photos of High School Graduates

  These images of graduates from Hobbton Highschool were hung on display around town for everyone to celebrate their accomplishment, together.
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  2020-03-27

  Message to Students from L.C. Kerr Elementary School

  This photograph shows how teachers at L.C. Kerr Elementary School have been able to communicate with their students even while schools have been out of session