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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Musician Bryan Young entertaining neighbours in Longton with his violin and accordian to keep their spirits up
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Olivia Heeley, 17, from Ashton taking her daily exercise dressed in a dinosaur isolation suit has been bringing cheer and joy to the neighbourhood
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