Despite the pleasant outdoor conditions, residents across Hartlepool are sensibly sticking to the Government lockdown guidelines that were imposed a fortnight ago.
Along with the rest of the UK residents in Hartlepool are now only allowed to leave their homes for a few specific reasons, including to buy groceries, go to the pharmacy or to undertake one form daily exercise.
The first day of the Easter Holidays would usually be a course for celebration for children across the region. Instead, the two-week Easter break has little significance following the closure of schools last month. Here are 12 pictures from Monday, April 6...
1. Headland play park
This play park would usually be full of children playing and swinging on the swings during their days off school. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Headland play park
Instead, the park has been closed by Hartlepool Borough council due to the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Borough Hall, Headland
Deserted scenes outside Borough Hall in Headland and the public stay at home and reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Pilot Pier and beach, Hartlepool
The popular fishing location is eerily quiet today. Photo: Stu Norton