All around the world, work is being radically redefined by the COVID-19 pandemic. For those lucky enough to still have jobs, work is happening in all sorts of unexpected places —from rooftops to backyards and everywhere in between. Many, including doctors, nurses and other “essential workers,” must leave the safety of their homes to help others. Amid the stress and anxiety, people are using their imaginations and great courage to get the job done.
Here’s a look at how the world is working at this unspeakably difficult time:
In New York, a public school teacher prepares lessons on her roof, as schools remain shuttered amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
In Seattle, a cell phone is used to live stream a Catholic mass at St. James Cathedral. While open masses have been suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak, the church remains open for people to sit in the sanctuary in the mornings and is live streaming a mass every morning. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
In Houston, a patient is taken by stretcher into the United Memorial Medical Center after going through testing for COVID-19. Cars were lined up for more than two miles, as people awaited coronavirus tests at a drive-thru testing station. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The USNS Comfort, a naval hospital ship, arrives in New York City. With 1000 beds and 12 operating rooms, the ship will handle traumas and other emergencies, helping ease the pressure on New York's civilian hospitals, many of which are now overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
In Long Island, New York, a fitness instructor leads an exercise class in her driveway. She is an instructor at three gyms in her area but they are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
In the nearly deserted town of Pisa, Italy, a worker carries out sanitation operations during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)
In Washington, D.C., Dr. Anthony Fauci (R), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director, bumps elbows with CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after the daily coronavirus briefing at the White House. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
At The White House, reporters practice social distancing during a coronavirus briefing with President Donald Trump. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
In Los Angeles, a U.S. Postal Service worker wears a face mask and gloves as protection during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
In Italy, a fashion clothing company shifts production to design protective face masks in the worldwide fight against the coronavirus. (Photo by Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images)
In Sao Paulo, Brazil, a temporary field hospital is set up inside Pacaembu stadium to treat patients who have COVID-19. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
In Philadelphia, Temple University's Liacouras Center is outfitted as a hospital surge facility during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
