Rush hour beside the Lloyds Building looking towards the Gerkhin in the City of London financial district is virtually deserted due to the Coronavirus outbreak on 23rd March 2020 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following government advice city workers are staying at home to work leaving the streets quiet, empty and eerie. 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.