In September 2020, a surge in Covid-19 cases led to new lockdowns in the UK, transforming London's financial district into an 'eerie urban desert'. Photographer Andy Hall captured the stark emptiness, contrasting with its usual bustling crowds. A government 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme is cited as a potential factor in the rising case numbers. Hall's striking images, featuring isolated figures against the city's architecture, documented this period of unprecedented quiet.

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