Once-Busy Hubs Are Transforming Into ‘Ghost Towns’ Across America
March 16, 2020
Grand Central Station is a ghost town, trains are empty, and planes are flying with passenger counts in the single digits. This is the new normal, at least for now, as Americans adjust to life amid the coronavirus epidemic. Health officials have advised people to practice social distancing and self-isolation while they get a handle on the virus, and many people are hunkering down at home feeling anxious. Meanwhile, those in the public eye are making a concerted effort not to get too close.