'If that's what it takes' - Sunderland families back Government's lockdown and urge others to stay at home
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A three-week lockdown was implemented by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday, March 23 – and it is not yet known what will happen after this initial period and what restrictions will be put in place after this time.
As speculation circulated that similar lockdown procedures could last “until June” or longer into the summer, you showed your support for staying home on social media.
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Hide AdLucy Frogatt: “The answer is stay at home or put yourself at risk and the ones you love.”
Bryan Seddon: “All because some people wont listen and still venture out in groups.”
Melanie Graham: “Too many selfish people arent taking advice and are looking for loopholes so it doesnt mean they have to comply. You aren’t stuck in the house, you are safe in the house!”
Joanne Storey: “Best to be safe than sorry I say, make sure it's gone and no one else dies.”
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Shirley Teasdale: “If it has to be tougher measures then has to be, but maybe the idiots that aren’t staying in want to take this seriously.”
Debbie Mckenzie: I’ll happily stay in with my family until all this is over stay in and be safe.”
Mark Maddison: “If that’s what it takes to see this through.”
Rach Selby: “If that's what it takes.”
Sheila Lee: “The longer people ignore the rules the longer it will take.”
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Hide AdMargaret Graham: “People need to listen and do what they ask.”