The impact of Covid-19 in pictures

Some shops are still open but not allowing customers inside. 207567 Picture: PAUL THOMAS

The past few months have seen society turned upside down due to Covid-19, with impacts extending right through to the Yarra Ranges and surrounds.

To help paint a picture of how the community has been forced to change since the pandemic first began, the Star Mail sent out photographers to capture images of local towns.

These pictures reveal how virus restrictions have closed down communities and changed everyday life as we know it.