Photograph of Old Worthington Near Intersection of High Street and New England Avenue During Ohio's Stay at Home Order of 2020

This photograph shows an unusual abundance of street parking – and absence of pedestrians – near the intersection of High Street and New England Avenue, facing north, in Old Worthington on March 27, 2020. Worthington’s normally busy streets and public places were quiet during the spring of 2020 due to Ohio’s historic stay at home order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Issued by Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton M.D. MPH, the order went into effect on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 11:59 pm. The order closed nonessential businesses, restricted gatherings, ordered all residents to stay in their homes except for certain exempt activities, and limited travel. The order was fully lifted on May 19, replaced by strong recommendations for social distancing.