I think by the end of the week the only places that will be open are

[boston bean]

Pharmacies, hospitals, doctors offices, urgent care centers, nursing homes, ie anything healthcare, grocery stores and liquor stores and pot stores where it’s legal.

[hlthe2b]

1. veterinary clinics

[boston bean]

2. Yep. Healthcare for our animals family members.

Good addition!

[Polly Hennessey]

24. Totally. Scout got skunked Saturday night.

She has an appointment at the groomers which is at my Vet clinic.

[bmbmd]

51. My grand puppy Scout

passed a couple of months ago at the tender age of 18. Beautiful pup, great dog name.

[evertonfc]

3. I think in most states, especially in cities.

[milestogo]

4. Liquor stores?

[boston bean]

6. Yep. Best not take that away from people. There will be riots.

[brewens]

21. NO! You can't take my baba! n/t

[PCIntern]

10. Will be closed in PA this week

We have State Stores

[Freedomofspeech]

39. Dear lord...

My husband will be first in line in the AM.

[a kennedy]

12. OMGAWD. The liquor stores HAVE GOT TO STAY OPEN......

Right??? How are we going to get through this without liquor.

[milestogo]

18. If they all went out of business I wouldn't even notice.

Chocolate will get me through this.

[boston bean]

23. I have a drink maybe twice a year. Fourth of July and Christmas.

So I won’t miss it. But MANY will.

[mahina]

60. Come sit by me.

My buddy.

[treestar]

56. they don't cause crowds

a lot of smaller businesses don't cause a lot of people to be around.

Restaurants and bars have consumption and thus more chance to spread the virus. People there longer.

How long is one at the liquor store?

[4887123]

5. And

Gas stations

[boston bean]

8. Those too. And banks.

[jberryhill]

7. Pennsylvania closed the liquor stores.

[boston bean]

9. Really?

[jberryhill]

13. Really

https://www.delcotimes.com/business/pa-to-close-state-liquor-stores-starting-monday/article_34dddd2c-663c-11ea-9894-b373834c4ba4.html

HARRISBURG — The coronavirus outbreak is about to cut off sales of wine and alcohol at state stores in several Pennsylvania counties.

The state is moving to close the doors on stores in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Bucks Counties on Tuesday as the state continues to attack the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19.

———/

Those are all the counties surrounding Philadelphia.

[a kennedy]

14. Well that isn't going to be a good thing.......

WE NEED OUR BOOZE.

[mr_lebowski]

16. They're going to need heavily armed guards on the perimeter of each ... nt

[jberryhill]

17. Hey, we were fresh out of good gin

So I picked up a bottle of good gin and a handle of cheap gin just in case.

[PupCamo]

53. life is too short to drink cheap booze

splurge

[jberryhill]

59. I'll trade it for toilet paper if things get all "Mad Max"

[PupCamo]

68. there are always leaves

[jberryhill]

70. Naw. I'm not trading it for leaves.

[Freddie]

25. Yup

And I hear that those (select) grocery stores that sell wine and beer in PA will sell what they have until they run out. I also hear that you can still buy wine online.

[uponit7771]

35. How does this help ?!

[jberryhill]

45. In PA, liquor stores are state run

I imagine it has more to do with protecting workers than anything else.

PA does offer online ordering and home delivery, which will continue to operate.

[uponit7771]

65. thx

[zackymilly]

11. funeral homes. nt

[Mariana]

69. My daughter's friend works in a funeral home.

She's having to tell the families of the deceased that they can't have traditional viewings and funeral services.

[mr_lebowski]

15. You know what career I really wouldn't want to have right now?

A manicurist.

Can you imagine how many people are cancelling (or not showing at all) for their nail appointments the past few days?

Those places are almost certain to be one of the first industries to mostly close.

Strip Clubs I expect to be pretty close behind.

[milestogo]

26. Its so hard to give lap dances and maintain social distance at the same time.

[mr_lebowski]

28. Yes, you definitely caught where I was going with that ;) nt

[jberryhill]

33. Not with my latex suit

[zackymilly]

71. Not if the dancer has a very big booty! n/t

[Totally Tunsie]

29. Yup. Last Friday was my last manicure for a while.

Fortunately, my gal has other sources of income, or I'd feel even worse about shelving this for now. Others won't be as lucky.

[mnhtnbb]

38. When I was at the pharmacy Friday to get a Rx refill,

I bought everything I needed to do my nails. I've been getting manicures/pedicures for years. It's such a nice way to treat yourself, but there's no way I'm going to a nail salon in the foreseeable future. It's going to be devastating for nail salons.

[mr_lebowski]

46. It's bad considering proximity alone ... then if you add on how Asian-dominated the business is ...

And combine that with the fact that most people in the US don't know Vietnam from China ... it's a recipe for disaster for that industry.

Going to be tough times at the salons for sure.

[brooklynite]

19. Doesn't alcohol kill the germs?

[jberryhill]

47. Nah, it just makes you not think about them as much

I know some people who contracted all kinds of infectious diseases as a consequence in part of drinking alcohol.

[dhol82]

20. Dental offices are closing down.

And, my allergist just severely closed access.

[milestogo]

22. Yikes, that doesn't seem like a good idea.

There are dental health emergencies.

[dhol82]

31. Most can be dealt with via antibiotics.

Otherwise, if there are no emergency clinics available, you might be fucked.
What were you thinking of?

[milestogo]

42. Dentists and oral surgeons are the only ones who extract teeth.

If someone is in enough pain from the nerve of a dying tooth, its a dental emergency. They won't do anything for a patient with a dental emergency in the ER. I'm sure they don't even do dental xrays.

Unfortunately there are plenty of people who wait until they are in pain to see a dentist. That's our system.

[Totally Tunsie]

34. D-in-law is a hygienist, and is concerned their office may close.

She's also concerned about being there. So conflicting!

[Skittles]

32. WTF?

what would you do if you had a dental emergency? that cannot be true

[dhol82]

36. Sorry, yes it can.

Dentists work with people with their mouths open and spitting.
I’m sure many are worried about how to maintain healthy spaces for themselves and their staff.
There are dental services available via hospital emergency rooms.
I am sure your personal dentist will be be available by telephone.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

40. No dentists in the ER

In both hospitals near me. No dentists period.

[dhol82]

49. Unfortunate.

I am in NYC. There is always a dental resident available for emergencies.

[BigmanPigman]

43. I reluctantly kept my dental appointment two weeks ago

and brought a mask in case the hygienist didn't have one or wanted me to put one over my nose only , of course. She laughed and said no one else has even mentioned the virus. She wore a mask but not my dentist who only looked at my mouth quickly. I asked him if he washed his hands but he didn't wear a mask.

[dhol82]

50. Wonder what they are doing this week?

[BigmanPigman]

58. And what will it look like this coming week?

I hope the dentist is wearing a mask now!

[dhol82]

66. He should have been wearing one before.

[BigmanPigman]

67. I know, I know.

I thought I was being paranoid but now I think they were being idiotic. And they, of all people, should know better!!!!! Very disappointing.

[Akacia]

27. I work in a tribal childcare and we are staying open for tribal members only. nt

[Skittles]

30. and the DMV

with a four hour wait (I did that last week)

[Ex Lurker]

37. I have a law office

We may not be having face to face appointments, but I plan to be there. I'll probably tell the support staff not to come in.

[treestar]

57. same here. very small

one on one meetings with clients, waiting room is never packed. Local courts seem like they will stay open and try to accommodate by phone but only if someone is actually ill or exposed.

There are mental health counselors which are similar - one on one and not a lot of people, so I'm wondering if they will keep going. Mental health treatment could be essential.

[MoonlitKnight]

44. Vegas Casinos closing

[MLAA]

62. We typically go to Las Vegas once or twice a year

just got an email from our hotel of choice that it will be glossed for the next couple of weeks. Says they are paying their staff. I was glad to hear the staff gets paid.

[Igel]

48. Depends where you are.

Texas has relatively few cases so far. Less than 70 at this count, mostly from travel. First community transmission was verified maybe 4 days ago. It's likely spread, but for now the main problem is panicked shoppers and parents.

It's strange, in that there was a lot of pressure to suspend public schools in some areas, even as the public also continued business as usual. Ddifferent sub-populations, I guess. On the other hand, the virus doesn't seem to have spread to some areas, or only partially. Until there are deaths, people won't care much.

Things could change, to be sure.

[Arazi]

55. Some reputable epidemiologists believe the real numbers of infected are 10 - 50x more than we know

[samnsara]

52. husband is a pharmacist..i told him the same thing..

[spooky3]

54. Our local dry cleaner is worried. People who

are working from home don’t need to wear suits and people are cutting out any non-essential trips outside the house.

[Tumbulu]

61. In rural area hardware and feed stores will most likely stay open

And post offices and delivery services.

It is a severe shock to everyone.

I sell to so many small businesses and I have a small business - my farm- and I just don’t know how my customers will survive with their shops closed.

It is a terrible time for all of us. No matter what we do.

[badhair77]

63. I have a physical therapy appointment at the orthopedic office

tomorrow. I just received an email that they will be screening everyone who comes to the office. Also there’s a one guest limit per patient and none under 12. Last week everyone seemed to be cooperating with hand sanitizing as they arrived and left.

[mmbrevo]

64. And gas stations.