New drone footage paints an eerie picture of South Florida during the coronavirus pandemic. Familiar images of traffic, tourists and beachgoers have all seemingly been erased.
The coming weeks will be the toughest for the state, as cases are expected to peak and push hospitals to their limits.
A statewide stay-at-home order was issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. And, in areas like Miami and Miami Beach, mandatory curfews were put in place.
What has been left behind in the wake of those guidelines is a ghost town.
Footage shows empty sidewalks and untouched sand on what should be a regular, busy day for South Florida.
South Beach
What's usually a hotspot for tourists and beachgoers in South Florida, South Beach has been all but deserted during the coronavirus pandemic. Public health officials across the country work to contain the spread of the disease. Drone footage captured an unusually quiet South Beach as residents abide by stay-at-home orders.
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Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road is a tourist destination thanks to its shops and location by the water. Now, businesses that drive foot traffic have been forced to shutter their doors, as public health officials across the country work to contain the spread of the disease. Drone footage captured an unusually quiet Lincoln Road as residents abide by stay-at-home orders.
Hollywood Beach
It's usually filled with locals and visitors biking and strolling, Now, Hollywood Beach and its iconic boardwalk have been deserted, as public health officials across the country work to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Drone footage captured a clear Hollywood Beach and empty Boardwalk, as residents abide by stay-at-home orders.
Wynwood
A burgeoning arts district for performers in Miami, Wynwood, and its colorful walls, are now empty, as public health officials across the country work to contain the spread of the disease. Drone footage captured the quiet streets of Wynwood as residents abide by stay-at-home orders.
Miami Beach
Miami Beach, the island city that attracts models and celebrities to its historic Art Deco district, is seeing its picturesque beaches barren, as public health officials across the country work to contain the spread of the disease. Drone footage captured a barren Miami Beach as residents abide by stay-at-home orders.
Flagler Street
Flagler Street, the major roadway that divides north and south Miami, is usually filled with cars and shoppers.
But, as public health officials across the country work to contain the spread of the disease, drone footage captured an empty Flagler Street while residents abide by stay-at-home orders.
