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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The amazing display of rainbows to praise our carers at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in Preston
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Council official remove items that have been fly tipped at Frenchwood Recreational Ground in Preston
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Staff at Royal Preston Hospital are overwhelmed by the response from the public and join in with the clap for carers
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Fred Rolfe of Lune Street Fish n Chips has come up with a novel way of socially distancing whilst serving customers through the window