All non-essential stores have been closed and the public has been told they may only leave their homes for essential shopping, one exercise trip per day and to go to work if it is not possible to work from home. Social distancing is essential in stopping the spread of the virus. These pictures show Worthing on the first day of the lockdown – a marked contrast to the cramped scenes we saw over the weekend.
1. MARINE PARADE WORTHING
Clearly much larger spaces between people in Worthing than over the weekend SUS-200324-123508001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
2. MONTAQUE STREET WORTHING
Montague Street is deserted SUS-200324-123616001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
3. MARINE PARADE WORTHING
Montague Street is deserted SUS-200324-123628001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
4. MARINE PARADE WORTHING
Clearly much larger spaces between people in Worthing than over the weekend SUS-200324-123418001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL