These photos of the quiet streets and queues in Harborough show people are following the coronavirus advice

The government has ordered that people cannot leave the house unless going to work, getting supplies, visiting vulnerable people or exercising

These photos show the empty streets around Market Harborough's town centre - and goes to show that people are following the coronavirus advice.

Usually during rush hour times, these photos by Andrew Carpenter would show lines of cars and busy streets - but now the only signs of life are at the shops, where people are queueing properly to get their supplies.

The government has ordered that people cannot leave the house unless going to work, getting supplies, visiting vulnerable people or exercising.

PC Mark Illston on patrol in Market Harborough.
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PC Mark Illston on patrol in Market Harborough. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER | jpimedia

And even then, they must follow the social distancing rules - staying two metres away from people outside their household.

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