People suddenly had to queue outside shops and follow one-way systems and the Clap for Carers soon swept the nation as people showed their appreciation and support for frontline key workers keeping the country running.
People lost loved ones and jobs all but essential services shut down for the following few weeks.
Suddenly hospitality businesses and pubs had to shift into serving takeaway food and everyone suddenly made the most of their daily exercise.
And then we had the community groups and food larders forming around the district such as in Leasingham, Osbournby, Heydour, Martin, Heckington, Sleaford and Billingborough area when locals showed their community spirit to help and support others who were housebound or in need.
We look back here at some of those early images on this National Day of Reflection.
Share your thoughts with us on the last year and how it has affected you.
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Sleaford streets and shops during Coronavirus Pandemic. EMN-210323-114208001 Photo: Midlands
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Tablez in Sleaford adapts to serve meals to isolating locals. L-R Liam Harris, Ismail Uzkar, Mesut Palabiyik EMN-210323-114219001 Photo: Midlands
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The Barge and Bottle in Sleaford began takeaway food deliveries. L-R Mick Wells, Donna Wells, Megan Maples, Lee Clarke, Joe McDonald. EMN-210323-114001001 Photo: Midlands
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Sleaford streets and shops during Coronavirus Pandemic. Leasingham Manor Farm Shop & Garden Centre and The Ploughmans Barn, Danny Lidsey loading deliveries for those who are self isolating. EMN-210323-114022001 Photo: Midlands