Thirty out of 32 districts saw cases fall by at least a fifth, with the largest drop in Kensington and Chelsea at 39.6 per cent.

The Virus & The City

Covid cases in London fell by half in 16 days from a second wave peak and the number of new infections announced on Monday was 3,836, dramatically lower than earlier this month.

The news will raise hopes that the city is increasingly winning the battle against the virus, as many Londoners follow the rules.