SHOPS, restaurants and cafes have started to shut up shop across the heart of Bournemouth.
But families, friends and the elderly were still spotted spending their Saturday shopping across the town centre.
This is despite the UK government advising people to stay at home and avoid unnecessary contact with others due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
While clothes stores have shut such as Topshop and Zara, cafes and fast food shops like Caffe Nero and McDonald's have restricted their customers to takeaway-only.
One 75-year-old shopper, Francesca Jessop, said she used to eat out all the time before restaurants were closed.
She said: "It's scary being the elderly, and it's a nuisance that these things happen.
"It's hard on us with me being 75 and my cousin being 90, we're just trying to acclimatise and people have been very lovely. One cleaner where I live brought stuff in for me.
"I live in an elderly home and we're out eating all the time usually because it's the only social life we had. Things that are helping me is listening to classical music and Shakespeare - and doing mental exercises."
A shopper in his 30s said: "I understand why they are trying to stop the spread but it's a bit annoying when some places are big enough not to have to close.
"You can use common sense to keep a good social distance and wash your hands, but if you are in danger, stay on the safe side and be in quarantine."
Some stores such as Tiger and Pandora have remained open but insist on making hygiene a top priority.
Boots are open but only for customers who are collecting a prescription or in need of essential items such as medicine.
One shopper said he was a "full believer" in staying indoors during the coronavirus pandemic.
He said: "I fully believe in staying at home but my wife doesn't agree with me and is shopping.
"I think for small businesses, this is going to be an absolute nightmare for them. My friend owns a pub and it's been awful for him."
Another Bournemouth resident said: "It's not always comfortable being outside as you are so vulnerable.
"I try not to associate myself with too many people and isolate myself. You've got to be careful and cautious."
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