Hours after a stay-at-home order was announced for Austin by Mayor Steve Adler, dozens of people gathered in close proximity to one another at the spill off at Barton Creek near Barton Springs Pool on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, on the free side of Austin’s Barton Springs Pool, concerns over the #coronavirus appear to be minimal. pic.twitter.com/Cb30My951l

— Christopher Neely (@TopherJNeely) March 24, 2020

According to the order, which was issued Tuesday morning and went into effect at midnight, only essential businesses are allowed to stay open including hospitals, grocery stores, gas stations and media outlets. People are strongly encouraged to stay home if they’re able and social gatherings of more than 10 people are forbidden.

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Exceptions to the order include medical care, trips to the grocery store, outdoor exercise and activities that adhere to social distancing requirements.

Social distancing means people must remain six feet away from others and not gather in groups.