12 pictures which sum up 100 days of lockdown in Sunderland
Today marks 100 days since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown that has transformed the way we live our lives.
On March 23 the Government enforced strict rules in a bid to curb the spread of the virus and dictated when we could leave our homes, the businesses that could remain open and the people we could see.
Now as lockdown remeasures are eased in line with the fall in cases and deaths, we reflect on moments ranging from the Clap For Our Carers and communities rallying together to the dedication of frontline workers and the reopening of businesses.
Now as lockdown remeasures are eased in line with the fall in cases and deaths, we reflect on moments ranging from the Clap For Our Carers and communities rallying together to the dedication of frontline workers and the reopening of businesses.
5. NHS Nightingale Hospital North East
Sunderland City Council Leader Coun Graeme Miller at the opening of NHS Nightingale Hospital North East on May 5. The hospital is remaining on ‘standby’ should the NHS require additional beds in the coming months. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Queues as Sunderland tip reopens
There were huge queues at the Sunderland Household Waste Reception and Recycling Centre on Beach Street when it reopened on May 11. Since then it has attracted more than 14,000 appointments. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Queues for McDonald's drive-thru
Queues at Ryhope's McDonald's drive-thru as the fast food chain reopened its branches on June 4. Photo: JPI
8. Busy beaches
Families visited Roker and Seaburn beaches in large numbers to enjoy the hot weather on Wednesday, June 24, as lockdown restrictions were eased. Photo: JPI