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In pictures: Quiet streets of coronavirus-hit UK

News imageGetty Images A couple wearing masks walk along a near-deserted Oxford Street in London, England, before the new rules were announcedGetty Images
Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the new rules to tackle the spread of coronavirus, including a ban on public gatherings of more than two people who are not from the same household.

Strict new measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus have been introduced in the UK.

News imagePA Media A quiet Jubilee line westbound train carriagePA Media
Many of the Tube trains in London are quiet like this one on the Jubilee Line - but that is not the situation at all times....
News imageTerry Dolzyc Crowded Tube trainTerry Dolzyc
During rush hour many commuters reported very crowded services, like this train on the District Line. That is despite Mr Johnson saying that travel to and from work should only be where "absolutely necessary".
News imagePA Media Passengers view the departures boards at Leeds train station just before 9.00am on the day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the UK in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirusPA Media
Mr Johnson urged people to stay at home and only leave the house for specific reasons he outlined in his address to the nation.
News imagePA Media A lone person walks through Queens Square, BristolPA Media
One of those is exercise: people are advised they can leave home once a day for a walk, run or cycle - but must observe social distancing guidelines.
News imageJacob King A jogger at Cannon Hill Park in BirminghamJacob King
That outing should be done alone or only with people you live with. You should not arrange to meet people from other households.
News imageGetty Images Military vehicles cross Westminster Bridge after members of the 101 Logistic Brigade delivered a consignment of medical masks to St Thomas' HospitalGetty Images
Members of the armed forces have been helping with deliveries of personal protective equipment to St Thomas' Hospital in central London.
News imagePA Media The M1PA Media
The M1 in Leicestershire appeared devoid of the usual rush hour traffic.
News imageGetty Images A sign on the M8 motorway advises motorists to avoid travel where possibleGetty Images
A sign on the M8 motorway in Glasgow advises motorists to avoid travel where possible.
News imagePA Media A view of a Homebase store at Wrekin Retail Park in TelfordPA Media
Businesses that will not need to close include supermarkets, petrol stations, post offices, launderettes, bike shops, pet shops, hardware stores and banks.
News imagePA Media People observe social distancing while queuing at a Sainsbury's supermarket at Colton, on the outskirts of LeedsPA Media
Shopping for basic necessities such as food and medicine is allowed but shopping trips should be as infrequent as possible
News imageAFP An empty children's play area on Llandaff Fields in CardiffAFP
Premises such as libraries, playgrounds and places of worship have been ordered to close.
News imageVictoria Jones British Airways aircraft parked at Bournemouth airportVictoria Jones
British Airways aircraft have been parked at Bournemouth Airport where they are expected to remain after the airline reduced flights amid travel restrictions and a huge drop in demand.
News imagePA Media Two children take part in "PE with Joe" a daily live workout with Joe Wicks on YoutubePA Media
Children all around the UK are taking part in "PE with Joe", a daily live workout with Joe Wicks on Youtube to help kids stay fit who have to stay indoors

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