London Coronavirus Information
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On this page you can find the latest information on airports, public transport, attractions and rules and regulations. We’re committed to keeping you informed so you can take the necessary measures and be one step closer to getting back to your normal life or get back home safely once the coronavirus in London is no longer a threat.
Governmental Rules and Restrictions in London
Get an overview of the current coronavirus precautions in London and the UK by clicking here. Please visit the official website of the UK Government to see if any changes have been made or sign up here with your email to get a notification messenger with all updates.
It is necessary to follow governmental restrictions and minimize your social interactions to prevent coronavirus from spreading. It’s important not to panic but it’s also very important to be careful.
Is it safe to travel?
Latest Covid-19 Travel Articles
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BBC on vaccines
What are the Brazil, South Africa and UK variants and will vaccines work?
“A Covid variant first identified in Brazil has been found in the UK.
Public health officials are investigating six cases and are using testing to see if it has spread to more people.
Some variants, like this one, appear to be more contagious and there are concerns current vaccines may not work as well.” Continue reading here
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NewsScientist on Brazil variant case
Airports With COVID-19 Testing Happening On-site
“Efforts are underway in England to trace a person infected with the P.1 coronavirus variant, after they used a home testing kit but didn’t complete a registration form. The P.1 variant was first identified in people who were travelling from Brazil to Japan on 10 January, and the infected person is one of six cases of the P.1 variant detected in the UK in February.” Continue reading here
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EUObserver on Covid-free travel pass
EU to propose Covid-free ‘travel pass’ ahead of summer
“The European Commission is working on a special pass to allow vaccinated people and others to travel more freely – despite criticism from those who say it risks discriminating those unable to get the jab.
Also known as a “digital green pass,” the plan is to have a legal proposal in a matter of weeks which would include categories like those who are vaccinated, those who have recovered from Covid-19, or those who are able to produce negative test results.” Continue reading here
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SkyNews on the virus evolving
COVID-19: This virus will keep evolving – and that makes international travel risky
“In truth even a complete quarantine on travellers wouldn’t reduce the risk of imported virus to zero unless it also applies to the 1,000 or so truck drivers crossing the Channel every day. That’s unlikely.
And no quarantine rule is going to stop the emergence of home-grown variants. Both the original virus and the Kent version have mutated and are spreading.
What we need are better vaccines.” Continue reading here
How to safely store your luggage during the COVID-19 pandemic
Visit our “How to safely store luggage” page to check the regulations for a safe arrival at your destination, and to make sure you’re safe while you drop your luggage on one of our certified shops.
London Coronavirus Latest News
(Published in the past few days)
- Lockdown London – in pictures
Read here > - Coronavirus in London : what you need to know
Read here > - COVID-19 vaccinations open to 50+ and many essential workers
Read here > - Cautiously, U.K. begins relaxing strict lockdown rules
Read here >
London Coronavirus Travel Information
Official websites are doing a great job at keeping travelers updated and at providing the latest information regarding the London coronavirus situation. You can read about the impact of coronavirus on your travel arrangements on the official websites of London’s airports.
If you are stuck in a hotel room, we gathered all the information about airports and public transport to make things a little easier for you. Please make sure you check with your airline to find out whether there have been any alterations made to your travel plans.
- For information on self-isolation in the UK, click here
- For more information on foreign travel, entry requirements and travel warnings, click here
- For guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus, click here
London Airport Information
For more information on essential travel advice, click here
London Public Transport
Public transport in London remains functional. You can plan your journey by visiting these pages first:
Keep up to date on public transit here:
- King’s Cross Station
- Paddington Station
- Euston Station
- London Bridge Station
- Victoria Station
- Pimlico Station
- Tottenham Court Road Station
- Charing Cross Station
- Westminster Station
London Attractions
Most London attractions have started to reopen. Check our luggage storage London guide and LuggageHero sites in London. If you are ready to travel and explore, once the situation is safe again
Here is the list of London’s iconic attractions and their official websites with the latest updates:
- Buckingham Palace
- Kensington Palace
- British Museum
- Natural History Museum
- The National Gallery
- London Eye
- The Shard
- Tower of London
- Big Ben
- Hyde Park
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Palace of Westminster
- London Zoo
- Royal Botanical Gardens
What to do while currently in London
- Food delivery
The coronavirus situation doesn’t need to prevent you from trying delicious food and keeping your body fueled and healthy. You can visit Ubereats or other delivery websites, pick anything you want and have it delivered to your location.
- Watch a London-based movie
If you can’t explore the city because of the restrictions, you can watch an movie that was filmed in London instead! We all know that feeling when we watch a movie, we see a scene filmed where we’ve been and we scream ‘I’ve been there!” How about watching a movie based in London while you’re in London? It suddenly changes your current experience of the city. Here is a list of the 11 Best Movies Set in London.
- Read/Write
If you’re at home, you probably have a shelf full of books that you’ve always wanted to read but never got to. Or perhaps you have some texts that you’ve saved on your phone under “read later.” This is the perfect time to take your mind off the current stressful situation and dive into a literary world, at least for a an hour or two a day.
Also, writing or keeping a journal and getting those thoughts and feelings out on paper can be a true stress reliever during times like these.
- Keep the communication going with your loved ones
You can use this time to reconnect with your loved ones through different video options online. Keeping everyone up-to-date about yourself, making sure everyone is healthy and well and “making someone’s’ day” by giving them a good laugh is a great way to maintain strong relations even when you cannot physically spend time together.
Virtual coffees and dinner dates with a friend, family member, a loved one, or a “double-date” even with another couple is the thing to do during these corona times. Why not enjoy someone’s’ company while everyone stays in the comfort of their home? Times like these sometimes ask us to adapt to another lifestyle, but why not make the best of it?
- Yoga/Stretching
As we all know, keeping active is crucial to our well-being. When you’re stuck inside for a longer period of time and running or going to the gym is not always the best option, yoga and stretching are the way to go. These are activities you can do on your own floor or balcony. There are many videos online that you can follow while doing these activities, and you can also tune into live-stream yoga classes available online.
The entire LuggageHero team wishes you good health and positive vibes!
It’s important that we all follow the measures set by the authorities and protect ourselves and others. By social distancing and taking care of our hygiene, we are lessening the change of the virus spreading. We are in this together and every individual matters. If coronavirus spreads this fast, imagine how contagious some love and a smile are?
#SpreadPositivityNotCoronavirus