Local atmosphere due to Coronavirus lockdown is felt on a street by street level as streets remain deserted on New Street in the city centre as people observe the stay at home advice from the government on 7th April 2020 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. 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.