Coronavirus: How Hartlepool reacted to UK's new lockdown measures against COVID-19 outbreak

Families across the country have been ordered to stay at home, with a few noteable exceptions, to protect themselves, others and the NHS as the coronavirus pandemic continues in the UK.

The Prime Minister also ordered all “non-essential” shops and businesses to close and barred public gatherings of more than two people.

In our daily Facebook poll, we asked if you think the new measures, introduced on Monday, March 23 following Mr Johnson’s address to the nation, go far enough.

More than 1,200 people took part in the vote, with 65% answering “no”.

This is what you said on the Hartlepool Mail Facebook page:

Roger Sirs: “The instructions from the PM go as far as they can at the moment. To go further needs legislation (laws) and the ability to enforce (police & troops on the streets). Not something to be introduced unless you have to!”

Karl Laundon: “They do go far enough, but people need to learn to listen and act upon what is being said!”

Darren Proctor: “I'm hearing cars go past a main busy road and it seems just as busy as ever I really think people still aren’t taking this seriously.”

Victoria Louise: “If people follow the clear instructions then they will. Surely if we all are trying to safeguard lives then common sense should prevail anyway.”