Yet the calls to stay at home have prompted many to try something new or spend more time with their loved ones in recent weeks. Across the North East twe asked: ‘What new things have you started during lockdown that you want to continue when it ends?’ Flick through our gallery to see if any of these give you an idea.
5. Decoratng
Michelle Ord posted: Decorating. Hubby normally does it but he's at work. Photo: Other
6. Growing vegetables
Karen Johnson has been growing her own vegetables in a third of her garden. Photo: Other
7. Going running
Caroline Gudgion said: Started five runs around my yard, three times a day - after breakfast, dinner and tea. Fifteen runs in total. Now up to 90/100 or 110 runs a day. At 72, I don't think that's bad. Hope to keep that up. Photo: Other
8. More cycling
With less traffic on the roads, Janet O'Connor said cycling has become far more pleasurable and less of a risk! Photo: Other