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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Jason Overell has had his beard dyed in rainbow colours in support of his wife Heather Mary who works at Preston and Chorley hospitals
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Pikachu entertaining the children of Plungington
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Residents of Highgate, Penwortham doing their daily dance to Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
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Christina Davies of Fish 2 Photography has raised over £300 by photographing families on their doorsteps during lockdown, including Ben and Bridget Mashiter in their wedding outfits with son Albert, 10 months