The London Police Service announced on Monday it has closed its headquarters to the public until further notice as part of its efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
In a release, the service said it is trying to balance the need to provide community safety with the need to maintain the health and safety of its members and that decisions are being made in consultation with public health officials.
The closure of police headquarters to the public is effective immediately and will last “until further notice.” “All emergency services are still in place,” police said. “In the case of an emergency, call 911.