Leicester Square almost deserted due to the Covid-19 outbreak social distancing on what would normally be a busy, bustling day with hoards of people out to shop and socialise on 22nd March 2020 in London, 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.