Despite the pleasant outdoor conditions, residents across Sunderland are sensibly sticking to the Government lockdown guidelines that were imposed a fortnight ago.
Along with the rest of the UK residents in Sunderland 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 pictures from Monday, April 6...
1. Marine Walk play park, Roker
A play area that would usually be bustling with activity on the first day of the Easter holidays has been closed. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Seaburn beach
Things were slightly busier down on Seaburn beach with several people going for their daily exercise. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Seaburn beach
A pedestrian walks in front of a virtually empty Seaburn beach. Photo: Stu Norton