And while there won't be a cross country race this year, in Benque Viejo the treasured tradition of the Street reenactment or Passion Play is also cancelled.

This afternoon Jules Vasquez spoke with Nalleli Yacab, Coordinator of the Benque House of Culture, to get her perspective on how the town plans to keep the tradition alive despite a ban on the communal element of the festival of the resurrection:

And to cushion the blow of canceled celebrations NICH has produced a series of videos that demonstrate ways in which religious ceremony and tradition can be expressed at home.

The Streets Sleep In Easter Week

And so while this Easter won't have a lot of the traditions that we're all so used to, including those treasured Easter outings to our rivers, coastline and cayes, it will have you and your family safe at home, and right now health is more important than any race or getaway.

So that's all we have for you on 7news tonight, Thanks for watching, I am Indira Craig .

Watch streaming video of this newscast at 7newsbelize.com, and join me BACK HERE on Tuesday, after the Easter break.

We leave you tonight with scenes of Belize City in virtual lock down mode, as we captured it yesterday afternoon, an eerie silence and desolation at the height of what would have been the evening rush.

Enjoy, and have a blessed Easter, stay home and stay safe