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Signage at the Staples in Ellicott City, Maryland designating one-way traffic flow in aisles, ostensibly to curb the spread of COVID-19. My observation was that no one followed these signs in practice.

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Pandemic-related signage at Target [01]

No guest recyclables

One-way aisle signage at Whole Foods Market [01]

One-way aisle signage at Whole Foods Market [02]

Sheetz dining room closed

Walmart return policy change signage

Hygiene signage at Walmart

Walmart jewelry department closed [01]

Walmart jewelry department closed [02]

Class of 2020 graduation gift

Health check sign at Deer Park Office Center

Lockdown-related sign on door of Exxon gas station

Safer at home sign in Harpers Ferry [01]

Safer at home sign in Harpers Ferry [02]

Do not touch the chick pen

Water fountains closed at Tractor Supply

Capacity limit at the Walmart in Charles Town, West Virginia

Pandemic-related signage at Target [02]

Pandemic-related signage at Target [03]

Sign asking that customers limit purchases

Tally Ho Theater [01]

Tally Ho Theater [02]

Fountain drinks closed at Sheetz [01]

Fountain drinks closed at Sheetz [02]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [04]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [03]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [02]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [07]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [06]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [05]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [01]

No hand sanitizer on the PIN pad

Subway at Massaponax Walmart [02]

Pandemic-related signage at Target [04]

Subway at Massaponax Walmart [03]

Subway at Massaponax Walmart [01]

Variable message sign encouraging social distancing

Indoor dining returns to Popeye's [01]

Indoor dining returns to Popeye's [02]

Social distancing sign at Popeye's

Curbside pickup parking

Social distancing signs for sale at Lowe's

COVID-19 signage at Patterson's Drug Store

Closed water fountain at Sheetz

Taboo Gentlemen's Club [01]

Taboo Gentlemen's Club [02]

One-way aisle signage at Walmart [01]

One-way aisle signage at Walmart [02]

One-way aisle signage at Walmart [03]

Taco Bell in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Closed water fountains at Walmart

Social distancing sign at Sheetz

Interactive displays turned off in the knife aisle

Social distancing signage at Walmart [01]

Social distancing signage at Walmart [02]

Variable message sign encouraging mask wearing and social distancing

Masks required at Southern States

Social distancing signage in an elevator car [03]

"Keep praying, keep distance, God is near"

Social distancing signage in an elevator car [02]

Social distancing signage in an elevator car [01]

Boscov's candy counter closed [01]

Boscov's candy counter closed [02]

Closed massage chairs at York Galleria

Table and chair storage area at York Galleria [02]

Table and chair storage area at York Galleria [01]

Closed photo booth at York Galleria [02]

Closed photo booth at York Galleria [01]

Boscov's candy counter closed [03]

Closed Apple Store at Tysons Corner Center [01]

Closed Apple Store at Tysons Corner Center [02]

Closed Apple Store at Tysons Corner Center [03]

No prepaid phone activations

Social distancing signage at Target

Mask signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [01]

Mask signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [02]

Social distancing signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [01]

No indoor dining at Dunkin Donuts

Social distancing signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [02]

Signage at entrance to Lush

Leather face mask at mall kiosk

Face shield and Versace mask

Former Microsoft Store at Tysons Corner Center [01]

Former Microsoft Store at Tysons Corner Center [02]

Former Microsoft Store at Tysons Corner Center [03]

Massage chairs closed for social distance

One-way aisle signage at Staples [01]

Social distancing sticker on a bench [02]

Social distancing sticker on a bench [01]

One-way aisle signage at Staples [02]

"Closed due to COVID-19"

Closing sale at Toy Castle [01]

Closing sale at Toy Castle [02]

Closing sale at Toy Castle [03]

Closing sale at Toy Castle [04]

Nordstrom wing at Montgomery Mall

Former Sears wing at Montgomery Mall

Business reopening requirements sign

Cava, temporarily closed

Outdoor dining area at Montgomery Mall

Montgomery Mall food court with no indoor dining

"Please do not sit here" sticker

Former Microsoft Store at Montgomery Mall [01]

Former Microsoft Store at Montgomery Mall [02]

Westfield pandemic code of conduct

"Please do NOT try on merchandise over your clothing"

Pair of discarded medical gloves

Social distancing sign at Big Lots

Kmart in Aspen Hill, Maryland [02]

Kmart in Aspen Hill, Maryland [09]

Sears in White Oak, Maryland [02]

No self service at 7-Eleven

Carts not sanitized upstairs

Please do not sit on the furniture

Tip jar at Pike Kitchen [01]

Tip jar at Pike Kitchen [02]

Mask and glove disposal bin

Carts blocking an entrance in Home Depot

Hand sanitizer at Germantown Target

Boxes of face masks at Target

Pandemic-related signage at Target [05]

Pentagon City Mall, 2020 [03]

Pentagon City Mall, 2020 [02]

Pentagon City Mall, 2020 [01]

Welcome back to Pentagon Centre

Face coverings required at Marshalls

Garrett Popcorn's Pentagon City Mall location is closed

Former Microsoft Store at Pentagon City Mall [03]

Former Microsoft Store at Pentagon City Mall [02]

Former Microsoft Store at Pentagon City Mall [01]

Closed candy machine at Arundel Mills [01]

Closed candy machine at Arundel Mills [02]

Closed kiddie ride at Arundel Mills [01]

Closed kiddie ride at Arundel Mills [02]

Closed kiddie ride at Arundel Mills [03]

Arundel Mills food court without seating [01]

Arundel Mills food court without seating [02]

Closed massage chairs at Arundel Mills [01]

Closed massage chairs at Arundel Mills [02]

Medieval Times at Arundel Mills, temporarily closed [01]

Medieval Times at Arundel Mills, temporarily closed [02]

Medieval Times at Arundel Mills, temporarily closed [03]

True Religion is over capacity

Discarded face mask at Arundel Mills [01]

Discarded face mask at Arundel Mills [02]

One-way aisles at Geresbeck's [01]

One-way aisles at Geresbeck's [02]

One-way aisles at Geresbeck's [03]

Faber hand sanitizer

No reusable cups allowed at Wawa

Face covering required [01]

Face covering required [02]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [12]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [13]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [14]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [15]

Shoppers in Westminster, Maryland [07]

One-way aisle arrow

McDonald's cash register during pandemic

Checkout lane capacity signage at Target

Sign explaining alleged safety measures at Target

Kiddie car display at Target

Skeleton with mask

Former Cici's Pizza in Rockville, Maryland [03]

Former Cici's Pizza in Rockville, Maryland [02]

Former Cici's Pizza in Rockville, Maryland [01]

Former Pier 1 Imports at Twinbrook Metro Center [02]

Former Pier 1 Imports at Twinbrook Metro Center [03]

Former Pier 1 Imports at Twinbrook Metro Center [01]

Closed massage chairs at Wheaton Plaza

Special COVID signage at H&M [01]

Special COVID signage at H&M [02]

"Peace, love, social distance"

Pandemic signage at Tysons Corner Center

Entrance closed at L.L. Bean

COVID-19 questionnaire at JCPenney

Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [03]

"Friends don't let friends spread germs!" [02]

Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [01]

Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [02]

"Friends don't let friends spread germs!" [01]

Bath & Body Works at Charlottesville Fashion Square

Face masks at JCPenney

Social distancing sign at Total Wine & More

No sitting or leaning on the tables or chairs

Individually packaged donuts at Shoppers Food [01]

Individually packaged donuts at Shoppers Food [02]

Individually packaged bagels at Shoppers Food [01]

Individually packaged bagels at Shoppers Food [02]

Children's reusable face masks

UV sanitizing device on an escalator handrail

Building is closed for cleaning

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [01]

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [02]

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [04]

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [03]

Pallet of Black Friday items at Walmart

Social distancing reminder in tape

Social distancing sticker on a bench at White Marsh Mall [02]

Social distancing sticker on a bench at White Marsh Mall [01]

Mall entrance closed at Best Buy

No-touching signage at Boscov's

"This ride has been sanitized"

Sign about disposable gloves

Fitting rooms closed at Forever 21

Windsor will be closed on Thanksgiving

Variable message sign discouraging travel and encouraging mask wearing [01]

Variable message sign discouraging travel and encouraging mask wearing [02]

Former Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [01]

Former Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [02]

Discarded face mask at East Falls Church

Hoodie with mask

Masks required at the garden center

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [04]

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [01]

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [03]

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [02]

Bench at Staunton Mall [02]

COVID sign at Staunton Mall

COVID sign at Family Barber & Beauty [01]

Bench at Staunton Mall [01]

COVID sign at Family Barber & Beauty [02]

Bench at Staunton Mall [03]

No water fountain due to COVID

Styrofoam mannequin head wearing a mask [02]

Styrofoam mannequin head wearing a mask [01]

Ellicott City Lights, 2020 [01]

Ellicott City Lights, 2020 [02]

Social distancing sign at Cheesecake Factory

Plastic screens in Whole Foods parking garage

"Please use a tissue to make your selection"

Social distancing signage in front of an escalator

Touching allowed, but don't hold them near your face

Closed entrance at Pottery Barn in King of Prussia Mall

Lego shark wearing a mask [02]

Lego shark wearing a mask [01]

COVID-19 restrictions at Residence Inn

Hand-sanitizing sign at Egg Harbor Walmart

Indoor dining sign at Deptford Mall food court

Keypad guard at Giant Food in Burtonsville, Maryland [02]

Keypad guard at Giant Food in Burtonsville, Maryland [01]

Table and chair storage area

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [03]

"Throne out of order"

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [02]

Social distancing marker in a parking lot

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [01]

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [04]

"Legal Mask Disclaimer" sign at Zumiez [01]

All debit cards being processed as credit

"Legal Mask Disclaimer" sign at Zumiez [02]

"Mouth and nose must be covered at all times"

"Legal Mask Disclaimer" sign at Zumiez [03]

Red Wild Force Ranger wearing necktie and face mask

Help keep the restroom clean

Martin's salad bar, blocked off

Closed sink at Belk men's store

Former Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [01]

Former Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [02]

Former Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [03]

"Micro Center is OPEN"

Marty robot wearing a mask [01]

Discarded face mask at Walmart [03]

Discarded face mask at Walmart [01]

Eating a hot dog at Sheetz

Marty robot wearing a mask [02]

Discarded face mask at Walmart [02]

Health and safety sign at Boscov's

"Kindly ask your barista for straws or sugar to avoid cross contamination."

Repurposed face mask display

Construction sign at Gaithersburg Square

COVID signage at Lush

H&M face mask policy sign

Hand sanitizer and COVID sign at Wegmans

Mannequin wearing a shirt with matching mask

Mask sign at Food Lion in Westminster, Maryland

Discarded face mask at Frederick Crossing

"Protection kits" at Acme

Sign in front of UVA Primary Care Riverside

Mask cookie [01]

Mask cookie [02]

"This business is certified COVID compliant"

Sign on the door at Duross & Langel

Taboo Gentlemen's Club [03]

Individually-wrapped apples [01]

Individually-wrapped apples [02]

Capacity sign at Food Lion

"Let's not linger" sign at IKEA

Individually packaged bagels at Walmart

Hand sanitizer station at Dick's Sporting Goods

COVID-19 notice at Manchester Lakes Barker Shop

COVID sign at Cartoon Cuts

Cafes in the Forest [01]

Cafes in the Forest [02]

Employee dining room at Wegmans

COVID sign at Woodforest National Bank

Locked-off water fountain [01]

Locked-off water fountain [02]

"Gloves required" sign at food bar

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [01]

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [02]

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [03]

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [04]

"Masks are currently optional in Pitt Buildings"

Discarded face mask at Montgomery Village Crossing

COVID-era signage still in place at Jackson station

Pandemic-era sign at 7355 State Road

COVID-era signage on former Valley Metro bus 0609 [01]

COVID-era signage on former Valley Metro bus 0609 [02]

COVID-era signage on former Valley Metro bus 0609 [03]

Sign on restroom door at 5000 Sunnyside Avenue [01]

Kmart in Bridgehampton, New York [17]

Kmart in Bridgehampton, New York [18]

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Author: Ben Schumin

Copyright: All Rights Reserved

Created on: Tuesday 4 August 2020

Dimensions: 3600*2400

Albums: Photos by date / 2020
Photos by location / Maryland / Howard County / Ellicott City
Photos by subject / COVID-19 pandemic
Photos by subject / Retail

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