"Most of the shops have closed in the area, and we're seeing a record number of walk-outs from the Ministry. We don't want to name any names, but as of right now, there are no blue robes in the Ministry. Let's see how long they will last without their support staff. Oh, and you probably shouldn't take the floo to the Ministry right now, either. There might be a bit of a backup if the system's integrity isn't being maintained.