A clerk at 7-Eleven is shielded behind a wall of plastic for added protection, April 10, 2020. No harm in taking extra precaution during the COVID-19 health crisis. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A clerk at 7-Eleven is shielded behind a wall of plastic for added protection, April 10, 2020. No harm in taking extra precaution during the COVID-19 health crisis. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A clerk at 7-Eleven is shielded behind a wall of plastic for added protection, April 10, 2020. No harm in taking extra precaution during the COVID-19 health crisis. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A pedestrian wearing a face mask crosses Havana Street at Mississippi Avenue, April 9, 2020.Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A pedestrian wearing a face mask crosses Havana Street at Mississippi Avenue, April 9, 2020. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A Costco shopper loads a cart full of groceries into their vehicle, March 24, 2020. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A Costco shopper loads a cart full of groceries into their vehicle, March 24, 2020. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Children line up in an Aurora street on their bikes, April 10, 2020, before racing to the stop sign at the end of the block. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Children line up in an Aurora street on their bikes, April 10, 2020, before racing to the stop sign at the end of the block. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A man takes a break by walking around the great lawn at the Aurora Municipal Center, April 10, 2020. Despite the current beautiful weather a snow strom is expected to hit the metro area on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel
    A man takes a break by walking around the great lawn at the Aurora Municipal Center, April 10, 2020. Despite the current beautiful weather a snow strom is expected to hit the metro area on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Yemane Habtezgi, owner of Laundry on the Fax, is offering $1.00 laundry and free delivery for first responders, during the current COVID-19 health crisis. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Yemane Habtezgi, owner of Laundry on the Fax, is offering $1.00 laundry and free delivery for first responders, during the current COVID-19 health crisis. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Cars circled the GEO Aurora Detention Center, April 3, 2020, during a car protest at the Aurora GEO Detention Center. Those protesting claimed one simple demand, #FreeThemAll. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Cars circled the GEO Aurora Detention Center, April 3, 2020, during a car protest. Those protesting claimed one simple demand, #FreeThemAll. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Some RTD riders practice social distancing while waiting on their bus, April 3, 2020, at the stop on Colfax Avenue at Florence Street. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Some RTD riders practice social distancing while waiting on their bus, April 3, 2020, at the stop on Colfax Avenue at Florence Street. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A man donning a mask washes his car, April 6, 2020, at the car wash near the corner of Havana Street and Jewell Avenue. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A man donning a mask washes his car, April 6, 2020, at the car wash near the corner of Havana Street and Jewell Avenue. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Mike Dunkly and his dog Hunny got some good outdoors time throwing the frisbee and playing fetch, April, 3, 2020, in the lat next to Mount Olive church and pre-school. The state-wide stay-at-home order encourages spurts of exercise, as long as social dist
    Mike Dunkly and his dog Hunny got some good outdoors time throwing the frisbee and playing fetch, April, 3, 2020, in the lat next to Mount Olive church and pre-school. The state-wide stay-at-home order encourages spurts of exercise, as long as social distancing is being practiced. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Staff and others at Aurora Medical Center, place and wait for their orders, April 3, 2020, at a food truck that was in hospitals lot. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Staff and others at Aurora Medical Center, place and wait for their orders, April 3, 2020, at a food truck that was in hospitals lot. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Cars circled the GEO Aurora Detention Center, April 3, 2020, during a car protest. Those protesting claimed one simple demand, #FreeThemAll. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Cars circled the GEO Aurora Detention Center, April 3, 2020, during a car protest. Those protesting claimed one simple demand, #FreeThemAll. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Customers needing to get banking done, practice safe social distancing while in line, March 30, 2020, at the Wells Fargo branch at the Gardens on Havana.Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Customers needing to get banking done, practice safe social distancing while in line, March 30, 2020, at the Wells Fargo branch at the Gardens on Havana. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A couple heads east on Colfax Avenue, April 2, 2020, during the statewide stay-at-home order and a spring snowstorm. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A couple heads east on Colfax Avenue, April 2, 2020, during the statewide stay-at-home order and a spring snowstorm. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Footprints litter the snow covered walkway, April 3, 2020, at Jewell Wetlands. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Footprints litter the snow covered walkway, April 3, 2020, at Jewell Wetlands. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A small moment of serenity, April 3, 2020, at Jewell Wetlands. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A brief moment of calm, April 3, 2020, at Jewell Wetlands. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A customer heads to the liquor store on Florence Street and Colfax Avenue, April 2, 2020, during the statewide stay-at-home order and a spring snowstorm. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A customer heads to the liquor store on Florence Street and Colfax Avenue, April 2, 2020, during the statewide stay-at-home order and a spring snowstorm. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • A lone pedestrian crosses Florence Street near Colfax Avenue,April 2, 2020, during the statewide stay-at-home order and a spring snowstorm. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    A lone pedestrian crosses Florence Street near Colfax Avenue,April 2, 2020, during the statewide stay-at-home order and a spring snowstorm. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
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    Dave Fugazzi has a handful of food which is pulled and packed into food baskets, April 10, 2020 at Friends of St. Andrew food bank. PHOTO BY PHILIP B. POSTON/ Sentinel Colorado
  • An Aurora resident practices his lasso tricks in his neighborhood, March 23. 2020. Colorado residents have been encouraged to practice social distancing during the pandemic. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    An Aurora resident practices his lasso tricks in his neighborhood, March 23. 2020. Colorado residents have been encouraged to practice social distancing during the pandemic. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
  • Town Center of Aurora has closed to the public, as a result of the current health crisis resulting from COVID-19. The parking lot sits empty, March 24, 2020. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
    Town Center of Aurora has closed to the public, as a result of the current health crisis resulting from COVID-19. The parking lot sits empty, March 24, 2020. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado
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    Members of the Aurora Public Schools Nutrition Services Department hand out breakfasts and lunches, March 17, 2020 at Dalton Elementary. PHOTO BY PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado
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    A lone passenger waits for the RTD R-Line train at the Aurora Metro Station in Aurora. RTD said March 30 it would reduce service later next month because of decreased ridership due the the pandemic crisis. PHOTO BY PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado
  • A small group of homeless people are set up just outside of the Aurora Day Resource Center, March 30, 2020. The city of Aurora is currently working on renting a hotel to house homeless people during the current Stay-At-Home order and health crisis. Photo
    A small group of homeless people are set up just outside of the Aurora Day Resource Center, March 30, 2020. The city of Aurora is currently working on renting a hotel to house homeless people during the current Stay-At-Home order and health crisis. Photo by Philip B. Poston/Sentinel Colorado

It’s like nothing anyone has ever experienced here before. Greater Aurora is becoming accustomed to an entire state shut down to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, even if few are able to accept it. Sentinel Colorado Photo Editor Philip Poston offers a selection of scenes the region’s new life under lockdown.