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Central London quiet as COVID-19 precautions kick in across the UK

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Not deserted, but central London is a lot emptier than usual as many people stay home on government advice to avoid spreading COVID-19. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government has ramped up the response to coronavirus, asking people to avoid unnecessary social contact, after new scientific advice that infections and deaths would spiral without drastic action. IMAGES

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