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London in the time of COVID-19

As people in London, Ont. continue to stay in and practice social distancing to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the city has turned into a ghost town. 

The closure of everything from offices to restaurants leaves London looking more like a ghost town

Owners Bill Spigos and Betsy Gallo's stand in an empty Prince Albert's Diner. (Colin Butler/CBC)
Dimi’s Greek House co-owner Effie Korakianitis closed the restaurant while trying to switch from dine-in to delivery and takeout. (Allison Devereaux/ CBC News)
A few stores still remain at Masonville Place, one of the city's busiest malls, but barely any Londoners are going there. (Colin Butler/CBC)
The Natural Science building at Western University where usually hundred of students are seen walking in and out of the building was no-man's land Wednesday afternoon. (Colin Butler/CBC)
One London restaurant brightened up the storefront with a positive message for people passing by. (Allison Devereaux/ CBC News)
The tables are gone, along with groups of people, at the Starbucks on Richmond Street and Central Avenue. (Colin Butler/CBC)
Only a few cars are seen parked on King Street between Richmond and Clarence Streets Wednesday evening. (Chris dela Torre)
Not a child in sight at this park. (Colin Butler/CBC)