The day before, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told people they “must” stay at home and said that "we will immediately" close some businesses.
Our photographers continued to bring you images and news during the lockdown, and here's a look back at what they witnessed.
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Binmen were praised in South Ribble for running around their routes in order to fulfil the extra waste removal due to the refuse tips being closed
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Police officers stop motorists on Garstang Road in Fulwood to check that their travel is essential
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Deserted: Fishergate in Preston
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Dania Keey-Stevens, Hayley Martland, and Kate Catterall of Leyland Late Night Pharmacy handing out 500 free sanitisers to people over 60