PUBLIC toilets managed by Herefordshire Council will be closed until further notice due to coronavirus.

The local authority said in order to protect the public and help control the spread of Covid-19, it had taken the decision to close all public toilets from today (Wednesday).

The council reiterated the Government's advice to people to stay at home and not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

People should only leave the house for work, essential shopping, for medical reasons or exercise.