Petticoat Lane Market deserted, but with a handful of traders trying to make a few sales, due to Covid-19 on what would normally be a busy, bustling market day with hoards of people out to shop, eat and socialise on 22nd March 2020 in London, England, United Kingdom. All of the East End Sunday markets have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, with some completely closed and some currently partially open. Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans. While much or Europe has been placed into lockdown, the UK government has announced more stringent rules as part of their long term strategy, and in particular social distancing.