The Mail’s chief photographer Frank Reid has been out and about every day this week capturing the changing landscape as people adjust to a totally different way of life.
Most businesses have been forced to close and many usually busy routes are very quiet as more of us work from home.
Here is a selection of pictures showing how Hartlepool is adapting to the ‘new normal’.
5. Seaton Carew car park
This car park at Seaton Carew was virtually deserted this week as the restrictions on movement came into effect. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
6. Almighty Cod closed
A shutdown on all non-essential shops was ordered by Boris Johnson. The Almighy Cod at Seaton Carew posted this notice in their window. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
7. Still keeping the streets clean
This Hartlepool Borough Council street cleaner was still hard at work this week. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
8. No queues at garage
Fuel prices have plummeted but trade has been steady at Morrisons garage in Clarence Road. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid