But businesses selling clothes, books, music, antiques, homewares and more have been given the the green light to reopen, paving the way for the return of some very popular spots.
Here are 10 independent outfits people in Sheffield have longed to see reopen in recent months.
5. Kelham Island Books and Music
David Granville, owner of Kelham Island Books and Music, is pictured - his shop is a treasure trove of literature and records close to the Shalesmoor roundabout. The business was set to reopen on June 16, with free disposable gloves and masks on offer at the door. Photo: Andrew Roe
6. The Framery
The Framery, on Sharrow Vale Road, has reopened to customers; it sells tasteful off-the-shelf picture frames and fine art prints, and provides a bespoke picture framing service too. Photo: Andrew Roe
7. Beanies Wholefoods
Beanies, on the corner of Crookesmoor Road and Barber Road, switched to deliveries and collections of its vegetables, fruit and other local produce just after lockdown came into effect. Now customers can visit again while following a series of social distancing guidelines. Photo: David Bocking
8. Record Collector
Record Collector, on Fulwood Road in Broomhill, has been operating for more than 40 years and is divided into two - one shop selling CDs, and the other dealing in vinyl. It has not reopened yet but its owner, Barry Everard, hopes to unlock the doors in July. Photo: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images