Chesterfield's streets were almost deserted on the first day of the new national lockdownChesterfield's streets were almost deserted on the first day of the new national lockdown
Chesterfield's streets were almost deserted on the first day of the new national lockdown

Photos show Chesterfield streets deserted on first day of national lockdown

This was the eerie scene in Chesterfield town centre on day one of the new national lockdown.

People across Englnd are being asked to stay at home again to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, with only ‘essential’ shops permitted to open, for the next four weeks, until December 2.

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These atmospheric photos of deserted streets taken by Brian Eyre for the Derbyshire Times today, Thursday, November 5, show that most people were complying with the new regulations in Chesterfield on the day they came into force.

Under the new rules, imposed following a spike in cases across England, people are prohibited from leaving their homes other than for a handful of reasons, which include work and volunteering, when this cannot be done from home; shopping for food and other essentials; and exercising.