Britain hosts 47th G7 summit under coronavirus shadow

As the leaders of the G-7 prepare to meet in England starting from today, the preparations for the summit are in full swing in Britain. The G7 comprises the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US. As chair of G7, the UK has invited India, Australia, South Korea and South Africa to the summit.

A woman cleans anti-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) screens on desks at a media centre inside the National Maritime Museum, as preparations are underway for the G7 leaders summit, Falmouth, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo

A police marine unit carries a boat in St. Ives as security preparations are underway for the G7 leaders summit, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo

Police officers walk outside the National Maritime Museum as preparations are underway for the G7 leaders summit, Falmouth, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo

Police officers work at a roadblock on the outside of Carbis Bay as security preparations are underway for the G7 leaders summit, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo

A border force officer rides on a jet ski in Falmouth harbour with a RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Argus ship in the background, as preparations are underway for the G7 leaders summit, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo

Police officers look out onto Falmouth harbour, as preparations are underway for the G7 leaders summit, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo

People look on as security forces ride on a boat, as preparations are underway for the G7 leader's summit, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo

A visitor prepares to photograph a giant Mount Rushmore-style sculpture of the G7 leaders’ heads, made entirely of discarded electronics, is displayed on a beach near to Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Credit: AFP Photo

A member of the media prepares to broadcast outside the media centre at Falmouth, Cornwall. Credit: AFP Photo

Police marine units patrol in St. Ives as security preparations are underway for the G7 leaders summit, Cornwall, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo