London in the time of COVID-19

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

Image | empty Prince Albert's diner

Caption: Owners Bill Spigos and Betsy Gallo's stand in an empty Prince Albert's Diner. (Colin Butler/CBC)

Image | Dimi's Greek House

Caption: 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)

Image | empty london masonville mall

Caption: 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)

Image | empty nat sci london

Caption: 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)

Image | London signs on quarantine

Caption: One London restaurant brightened up the storefront with a positive message for people passing by. (Allison Devereaux/ CBC News)

Image | empty starbucks

Caption: The tables are gone, along with groups of people, at the Starbucks on Richmond Street and Central Avenue. (Colin Butler/CBC)

Image | empty king street london

Caption: Only a few cars are seen parked on King Street between Richmond and Clarence Streets Wednesday evening. (Chris dela Torre)

Image | empty park in london

Caption: Not a child in sight at this park. (Colin Butler/CBC)