Around two thirds of pavements in London are not wide enough for people to keep two metres apart in adherence with government social distancing guidelines. Researchers from University College London used Ordnance Survey data to analyse the provision for pedestrians of every street in Greater London. They found that only 36 per cent of streets had pavements that were at least 3 metres wide — the minimum needed for people to be able to keep their distance. Scroll down for videoTwo thirds of pavements in London are not wide enough for people to keep two metres apart in adherence with government social distancing guidelines'Most streets in London have pavements which are just over two metres wide,' said paper author Ashley Dhanani of University College London. 'Most streets in London have pavements which are just over two metres wide,' said paper author Ashley Dhanani of University College London.

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 05:02 UTC