BEFORE AND AFTER: Photos show coronavirus impact at Disney, OIA and Florida beaches

Central Florida looks scarce as COVID-19 cases increase

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Slowly but surely, Central Florida is experiencing more and more closures to prevent furthering the spread of the coronavirus.

Theme parks are empty, bars and nightclubs are void of music and dancing, but as of now, beaches have not found the same solace. Locals and visitors alike continue to flock to Florida’s famous beaches, despite pleas from health experts and officials to stay home and avoid crowds.

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Below you’ll find pictures of Florida hotspots before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click through the galleries to see the effects of social distancing and self-isolation.

Disney World: before and during COVID-19 pandemic

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Main Street U.S.A., Disney World: before the coronavirus pandemic

Universal Orlando: before and during COVID-19 pandemic

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Universal Orlando: before the COIVD-19 pandemic

Orlando International Airport: before and during COVID-19 pandemic

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Orlando International Airport: before the coronavirus pandemic

Downtown Orlando: before and during COVID-19 pandemic

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Downtown Orlando, Orange County: before the COVID-19 pandemic

Cocoa Beach: before and during COVID-19 pandemic

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Cocoa Beach, before the coronavirus pandemic


About the Author

Erin began her career at News 6 as an assignment editor, then became a show producer. She is now a digital storyteller as part of the Click Orlando team.

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