Tough new restrictions on daily life came into force across South Yorkshire on Saturday, with different households now banned from mixing in all indoor settings, including private gardens and outdoor hospitality venues, such as cafes and restaurants.
Under new rules pubs and bars have also been forced to close if they do not serve ‘substantial meals’.
However, people can continue to see friends and family they do not live with, or have formed a support bubble with, in certain outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches, the countryside and forests.
Our photographer headed out to Sheffield city centre to capture the scene on Saturday morning as the Tier 3 restrictions kicked in.
1. Sheffield in Tier 3 restrictions
Different households are banned now banned from mixing in any indoor setting under Tier 3 rules
Photo: Dean Atkins
2. Face masks
A solo shopper on Fargate wearing a face mask while out and about
Photo: Dean Atkins
3. Sparcely populated streets
The streets seemed quieter on Saturday morning as Tier 3 restrictions came into force
Photo: Dean Atkins
4. Reminder of the rules
Signs in Sheffield city centre remind shoppers of the new Tier 3 rules
Photo: Dean Atkins