PHOTOS: Effects of COVID-19 on Philadelphia

Luke Malanga

March 20, 2020

Medical workers test a patient at a drive-thru testing facility run by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Federal, state and local governments have taken drastic measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Our Editor-in-Chief, Luke Malanga ’20, captured scenes around the Philadelphia area, and on campus showing the effects of these measures.

A restaurant in Philadelphia displays a sign after all restaurants were ordered by Mayor Jim Kenney to offer take-out only. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

A worker wipes down a kiosk at Shake Shack in Philadelphia on March 17. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

A sole package of toilet paper lies on an empty shelf at ACME on City Avenue on March 17. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Chairs are stacked on the tables at Larry’s Steaks on March 17, in the now closed dining area. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

In accordance with Gov. Tom Wolf’s directives, the Post Learning Commons (PLC) and Francis A. Drexel Library were closed. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

A sign outside of Sweeney Field stating it’s closure on March 21. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

A sign on a window at Landmark American Tap & Grill lists the beers available for takeout. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Lee Pearcy, who resides near St. Joe’s campus, paints near the empty Cardinal Foley Campus Center on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Community members still use Sweeney Field on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

A man wearing a face mask runs on the Kevin Quinn ’62 track around Sweeney Field on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

The P.O.D. in Campion Student Center is fully stocked on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Normally filled with students throughout the afternoon, the seating in Campion Dining Hall was roped off and empty on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

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