Businesses are again feeling the pinch as the Government has implemented several measures, including a state of emergency, to limit the movement of people and reduce the spread of covid19. Between May 1 and May 18, there have been 6,326 confirmed cases and 148 virus-related deaths.

Our photographers have been capturing images of business unusual during this unprecedented time.

[caption id="attachment_890647" align="alignnone" width="1024"] There are goods but few vendors or customers in sight at the San Fernando market on May 18. - AYANNA KINSALE[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_890650" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A man walks past closed stores on High St, San Fernando. - AYANNA KINSALE[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_890651" align="alignnone" width="683"] All online gaming booths around the country have been closed. - Marvin Hamilton[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_890652" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Solo Beverages has announced that its offices, factory and delivery activity will be suspended from May 18 -21 as added precaution for the safety of its staff and customers amidst the increased spike in covid19 cases. - ROGER JACOB[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_890653" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A police vehicle drives past closed small businesses along the Grand Bazaar highway link Road, Valsayn on May 18. - ROGER JACOB[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_890656" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Usually bustling with activity, Chaguanas main road is relatively quiet on May 18 as most stores are closed. - SUREASH CHOLAI[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_890662" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Bags of cement at Trinidad Cement Ltd, Southern Main Road, Claxton Bay on May 18. But with the construction sector temporarily shut down, there is little demand for building materials. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]