Bailey MeCey

Life Post COVID-19: A Photo Essay

Coming up on over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we are shifting towards normality thanks to vaccination efforts.  Instead of being stuck inside all day, we can now venture forth and partake in social activities.  In New Haven, Connecticut, students, families and more are back out in the world.  Taking in the sun, they are enjoying a cup of coffee or re-experiencing the environments they have been away from. However, for some there is still a long road ahead before life is back to normal.  The following photos were taken around downtown New Haven and the Yale campus.  

A family takes a moment from their walk to admire Yale’s Sterling Memorial Library.  
One of the many event boards around Yale with a slogan promoting social distancing. The symbols and slogans of the pandemic, from the mask to social distancing, have become integrated into our culture that they are now literally background art to be covered upon.  
A couple having a coffee together at the Shops at Broadway. A pleasant coffee date is something sorely missed by many people.
A young musician plays on his guitar near Yale Green. For many musicians, the pandemic has been a serious issue as it has devastated live music.
Two staff members at Patagonia New Haven take a moment to breathe during the weekend rush.
Museum-goers stand socially distanced as they wait to enter the Yale University Art Gallery.
A man and his dog take advantage of the nice weather and have a treat outside.

In many ways, our lives have returned to normal.  Businesses are open, we can eat out at restaurants, and the feeling is that we have conquered a mighty foe.  However, in many ways the pandemic is still an ever constant thorn in our side.  Whether that is a used mask left on the ground or as the United States death toll that has just passed 600,000 people, we will have to deal with the consequences of the pandemic for years to come.  

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