London drastically reduces subway operations due to COVID-19... city lockdown also under consideration

40 London Subway Stations Closed

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] London, UK, is significantly reducing the operation of public transportation such as the subway to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to foreign media including the BBC on the 19th, Transport for London (TfL) announced that 40 subway stations in London will be closed starting from the morning of the same day. TfL also plans to reduce night subway and bus services.

From the 20th, the suspension of public transportation including buses, subways, and railways will be expanded, such as stopping the operation of the line connecting London Waterloo Station and the City of London.

Meanwhile, the UK government is reportedly considering a lockdown of London, where the COVID-19 damage is most severe. It is known that the UK Cabinet Office has instructed each ministry to prepare a London lockdown implementation plan. If this plan is executed, shops in London may close and movement restrictions may be imposed.

As of the previous day, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the UK was 2,626, with 104 deaths, about one-third of which occurred in London.

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