See the messages of hope across San Francisco

A boy rides his bike passed a supportive sign posted on a storefront in San Francisco, California on April, 1, 2020, A boy rides his bike passed a supportive sign posted on a storefront in San Francisco, California on April, 1, 2020, Photo: JOSH EDELSON/AFP Via Getty Images Photo: JOSH EDELSON/AFP Via Getty Images Image 1 of / 43 Caption Close See the messages of hope across San Francisco 1 / 43 Back to Gallery

San Francisco has never looked like this before.

Most restaurants and bars are closed, while some continue to provide takeout orders and try to stay in business. Union Square's designer jewelry and clothing stores are boarded up. Sightings of coyotes in the streets are on the rise, as the city, now sheltering in place for the third week due to the coronavirus pandemic, waits.

Amid the eerie quiet, messages of hope and support have appeared on the new canvases of plywood store fronts. Band names and show times on theaters' marquees have been replaced with words of solidarity with residents and workers on the front line. San Franciscans weather the storm, and wonder when the city may open its doors once more.

From simple signs in residents' windows like "Don't be sad" in a Bernal apartment and "Don't lose heart" in the Mission, to the Bimbos 365 marquee on Columbus Avenue that reads, "Stay strong, safe and well. See you soon," the city is sending out much-needed positive vibes during the shutdown.

Take a look at the slideshow above to see the messages.

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