So as the coronavirus lockdown enters its fourth week, are people still obeying Government advice to stay home and limit the spread of the virus?
It certainly seems as though they are.
Mail photographer Frank Reid visited Roker and Seaburn, as well as Sunderland city centre and captured these eerie shots of the deserted streets.
1. Social distancing on the sand
People keep their distance at Seaburn beach Photo: Frank Reid
2. All quiet
Newcastle Road, one of Sunderland's busiest routes, is all quiet Photo: Frank Reid
3. No-show at the Empire
Sunderland's magnificent theatre is closed indefinitely Photo: Frank Reid
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