A picture of an empty platform at East Croydon station has highlighted the impact the coronavirus is having on travel across the borough
The picture, taken on March 19, came on the same day that emergency legislation to tackle the coronavirus outbreak will be published in Parliament.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock will table the Emergency Coronavirus Bill setting out measures aimed at slowing the spread and supporting the NHS and workers in the Commons on Thursday.
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The legislation will be presented as the Army prepares to help out in the crisis and Londoners faced the prospect of greater restrictions, with the capital suffering a faster spread of Covid-19.
So far, 104 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK and tens of thousands of people are thought to be infected.
Analysis from Edge Health suggested the NHS will face substantial pressures on critical care beds as the outbreak continues.
Schools across the UK were preparing to close to all pupils except those of key workers in a bid to halt the disease's spread.
English schools will shut their gates on Friday until further notice, as will nurseries, colleges and childminders.
GCSEs and A-levels in both England and Wales will be cancelled - although the Prime Minister said there are plans for students to receive qualifications.
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