Take a look through these images of the deserted town centre streets this week as many children are no longer at school, lots of people are working from home and all shops other than food stores and pharmacies are closed.
It's great to see so many people obeying the rules and doing all they can to help ease the pressure on NHS staff.
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1. Parliament Street
The usually busy street, lined with bars and restaurants, looks deserted as people must now stay at home for at least three weeks. Photo: Gerard Binks
2. Parliament Street
The usually busy street, lined with bars and restaurants, looks deserted as people must now stay at home for at least three weeks. Photo: Gerard Binks
3. Oxford Street
As the theatre and popular cafes and eateries close their doors, Oxford Street looked abandoned this week without its usual stream of visitors. Photo: Gerard Binks
4. Valley Gardens
The playground at Valley Gardens has been empty this week as tougher social-distancing rules came into force. Photo: Gerard Binks