Miami Empty / Miami New Times

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the country, Miami residents began to practice social distancing - a preventative measure suggested by local authorities, but not yet formally ordered like it has been other heavily affected states like New York and California. Most open public spaces in Miami — including Wynwood, the Design District, downtown Miami, Brickell, and Lincoln Road — were almost entirely empty by Sunday, March 22, except for small groups of wandering tourists and individuals exercising or walking their dogs. Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail and other “non-essential” businesses have been ordered to close, and curtail any food services to pickup and delivery only. Shot for Miami New Times.