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EMPTY HALLS: Although there were visitors at the Blanton, there was a very small percentage of the number of patrons who would typically be there on a Saturday afternoon in a non-COVID world. The empty bench is in one of the European exhibit’s few rooms at noon on a Saturday, one hour before the end of the morning session. The lack of visitors is affecting museums all over the world during the pandemic. “As a nonprofit, the Blanton depends heavily on admissions, membership, donations, and other income, reads a statement on the Support page of the Blanton website. The recent 5-month closure significantly impacted us.”

Perusing paintings in a pandemic

Lissa Castro, Mac photojournalism
February 2, 2021
Shopping safely: Kinokuniya is a Japanese book and gift store that has been taking many COVID precautions these last few months, including a mandatory shopper temperature check at the entrance to ensure the safety of their customers. Pictured here, a Kinokuniya worker checks the temperature of customer Jenny, who said, “I feel safer knowing that the store is being so careful.” A sign at the door lists all of the store’s COVID precautions and rules, stating that “during holiday season, there is a 20-minute shopping time limit in order to avoid a long wait outside.”

Pandemic survival: Austin businesses adapt

Ingrid Smith, Mac photojournalism
January 6, 2021
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