On Monday for the first time in three months, shops will reopen making the beginning of the unlocking of society.
It comes after the country has been in a state of paralysis while we've grappled with the worst public health crisis in a generation.
We asked our readers what they had missed most during this strange period in history.
And some of the comments were tear-jerking, heart-warming and surprising.
Here is what they said ...
Karen Hatto: "Cuddles with family, especially grandbabies"
Gillian Guest: "Seeing and hugging my grandchildren."
Stephanie Grace Kelly: "My family and friends the most! My baby was a dot last time anyone really saw her now she’s like a toddler. Also just driving to the beach for a few hours then stopping for food and a drink on the way back."
Sandra Hailstone: "Cuddles with my my granddaughter and my new grandson who has not had nanny cuddles yet"
Kerena Marchant: "My family 😢"
Caroline Kelly: "I miss being able to hug family and friends and of course a holiday abroad"
Pattie Penny: "Waterstones."
Sam Goldsworthy: "Freedom and hugging my family."
Mick Prout: "My kids"
Margaret Anne Ward: "My family and going out together on day trips."
Jan Smith: "Karaoke"
Peter Richardson: "Money. Not everyone got 'looked after'."
Keith Longman: "Freedoooom"
Helen Dempster: "Seeing my grandson and desperately hoping that all #keyworkersstayed safe 😥"
Mandy Whatmore: "Hugs from my grandchildren and family"
Paul Ford: "Same, as before, unknown?? Each day is different to us, retired people 👏👏👏🍺🍺👍"
Carleen Masson: "Social events, quiz, theatre"
Andy Silver: "A nice pint 🍺 on tap of course"
Cindy Clark: "Nothing, I had nothing to start with"
Yvonne Hulbert: "My family"
Sharon Evans: "Hugging my son who lives away"
Atiqa S Khan: "Fresh air and gym"
Ilsa Williamson: "Family, rugby and theatre"
Sandra Hailstone: "Cuddles with my my granddaughter and my new grandson who has not had nanny cuddles yet"
David Dai Wai Cannings: "Toby Carvery"
Lauren Blaxill: "Decent human behaviour on social media x"
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