CORONAVIRUSAustin stays home: Coronavirus caution clears city's streetsThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA police car parked in an empty street in Austin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and shops around 6th Street look like a regular day when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Red River Music Distric is empty when on these dates it should be packed of people during SXSW which was canceled last week by the city of Austin due to the coronavirus epidemic concerns in Austin on Saturday, March 14, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA police car parked in an empty street in Austin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA pretty much empty downtown around 5:30 P.M. on a week day in Austin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms will be closed and gatherings of 10 or more people will be prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted Tuesday.[LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA pretty much empty downtown around 5:30 P.M. on a week day in Austin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms will be closed and gatherings of 10 or more people will be prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted Tuesday.[LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA pretty much empty downtown around 5:30 P.M. on a week day in Austin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms will be closed and gatherings of 10 or more people will be prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted Tuesday.[LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA pretty much empty downtown around 5:30 P.M. on a week day in Austin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms will be closed and gatherings of 10 or more people will be prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted Tuesday.[LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA man gets ready to play a guitar at a deserted 6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-Statesman6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe famous Congress Ave that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars and restaurants in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and restaurants on 4th Street between Lavaca and Colorado that are usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night are now closed in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and restaurants on 4th Street between Lavaca and Colorado that are usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night are now closed in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-Statesman6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and restaurants on Lavaca and 4th Street that are usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night are now closed in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA woman walks down a deserted 6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe famous Home Slice pizza place on South Congress Ave that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night, is now closed in Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe famous Congress Ave that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars and restaurants in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe famous Congress Ave that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars and restaurants in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and restaurants on Lavaca and 4th Street that are usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night are now closed in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe famous Congress Ave that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars and restaurants in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-Statesman6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-Statesman6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and restaurants on Lavaca and 4th Street that are usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night are now closed in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and restaurants on Lavaca and 4th Street that are usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night are now closed in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-Statesman6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanBars and restaurants on Lavaca and 4th Street that are usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night are now closed in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-Statesman6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe famous 24 Diner on North Lamar Blvd that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night is now closed in Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 6th Street that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe famous Congress Ave that is usually full of visitors on Saturdays at night enjoying bars and restaurants in the area, is now deserted in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Travis County’s bars and restaurant dining rooms are closed and gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited in the latest coronavirus restrictions Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt enacted last Tuesday. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Texas State Capitol on Congress Ave covered with mist on a rainy Saturdays at night in downtown Austin on Saturday, March 21, 2020. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEmpty patio chairs can be seen in front of the Frost Bank on Congress Avenue in Austin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanWooden boards can be seen leaning against the entrance of a bar on East 6ht Street in Austin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanWooden boards cover the windows and entrances of several bars located on the famed East 6th Street in Austin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 6th Street is devoid of it usually heavy foot traffic after the increasing threat of coronavirus in Austin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 6th Street is devoid of it usually heavy foot traffic after the increasing threat of coronavirus in Austin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA woman looks into the window of the Paramount Theater located on Congress Avenue in Austin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Austin Mayor Steve Adler shuttered bars and restaurants in the state?s capital ? effective as of noon Tuesday. The shutdown also includes entertainment venues like the Paramount. The shutdown aims to halt the spread of the new coronavirus. It is the latest blow to the city's economy, which is till feeling the aftershocks of canceling South by Southwest. The move also limits gatherings of more than 10 people. [BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanRoppolo's Pizzeria, located on East 6th Street, remains open next to Shakespeare's Pub, which has been boarded up due to the growing threat of coronavirus in Austin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe rodeo arena at Rodeo Austin at the Travis County Exposition Center on Wednesday March 11, 2020. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanSet up continues for Rodeo Austin at the Travis County Exposition Center on Wednesday March 11, 2020. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanSet up continues for Rodeo Austin at the Travis County Exposition Center on Wednesday March 11, 2020. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanChairs are stacked at June’s All Day on South Congress Avenue after the restaurant closed due to the coronavirus outbreak on Monday March 16, 2020. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanChairs are stacked at Perla’s Seafood and Oyser Bar on South Congress Avenue after it was closed due to the coronavirus outbreak on Monday March 16, 2020. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanJune’s All Day on South Congress Avenue is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak on Monday March 16, 2020. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanDue to the coronavirus outbreak, Trinity Church of Austin canceled its worship services on Sunday March 15, 2020, and instead streamed a service online. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanPerla’s Seafood and Oyster Bar on South Congress Avenue is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak on Monday March 16, 2020. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanCongress Avenue is devoid of its usual heavy traffic in this photo taken around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday March 17, 2020, amid the coronavirus outbreak. A hopeful message is on the marquee at the Paramount Theatre. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanCongress Avenue is devoid of its usual heavy traffic in this photo taken around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday March 17, 2020, amid the coronavirus outbreak. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA sign asks sick people to refrain from entering the Capitol on Tuesday March 17, 2020. The Texas Capitol will be closed to the public indefinitely in an effort to reduce exposure to the new coronavirus, the State Preservation Board said Tuesday. The closure is effective Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA sign about the coronavirus is posted at Barton Creek Square Mall on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Austin?s largest shopping mall operator said Wednesday that it will temporarily shut its centers due to the coronavirus outbreak. In Austin?s metro area, Simon Property Group operates Lakeline Mall, Barton Creek Square, Round Rock Premium Outlets, San Marcos Premium Outlets and Domain I and II. The measure will take effect at 7 tonight and will end on March 29, Simon said. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe Sprint store is closed at Barton Creek Square Mall on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Austin?s largest shopping mall operator said Wednesday that it will temporarily shut its centers due to the coronavirus outbreak. In Austin?s metro area, Simon Property Group operates Lakeline Mall, Barton Creek Square, Round Rock Premium Outlets, San Marcos Premium Outlets and Domain I and II. The measure will take effect at 7 tonight and will end on March 29, Simon said. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe food court is closed at Barton Creek Square Mall on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Austin?s largest shopping mall operator said Wednesday that it will temporarily shut its centers due to the coronavirus outbreak. In Austin?s metro area, Simon Property Group operates Lakeline Mall, Barton Creek Square, Round Rock Premium Outlets, San Marcos Premium Outlets and Domain I and II. The measure will take effect at 7 tonight and will end on March 29, Simon said. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanA few shoppers walk through Barton Creek Square Mall on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Austin?s largest shopping mall operator said Wednesday that it will temporarily shut its centers due to the coronavirus outbreak. In Austin?s metro area, Simon Property Group operates Lakeline Mall, Barton Creek Square, Round Rock Premium Outlets, San Marcos Premium Outlets and Domain I and II. The measure will take effect at 7 tonight and will end on March 29, Simon said. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanLight traffic flows on MoPac Boulevard and U.S. 290 in southwest Austin at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday March 25, 2020, the first day of the shelter in place order in Austin due to the coronavirus pandemic. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanEast 8th Street in is quiet on Wednesday March 25, 2020, the first day of the shelter in place order in Austin due to the coronavirus pandemic. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-StatesmanThe intersection of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street is quiet on Wednesday March 25, 2020, the first day of the shelter in place order in Austin due to the coronavirus pandemic. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]Austin American-Statesman