I went out for a short ride and passed through the local small town. The town was quiet, including the Co-op and Boots, and the out-of-town Morrison's was also quiet. The by-pass was fairly busy, with a surprising number of multiple-occupancy cars, but I have no idea where they were going to or coming from. Quite a few people out walking and more bike riders than I'd normally expect on a weekday, but that's not saying much. I probably saw a person every two miles or so. No-one was acknowledging anyone else, for the most part, but I did get a very cheery 'hello' from one lady runner.
I am very glad that I live in an area of the countryside where houses are rare and people keep themselves to themselves even under normal circumstances.