The number of people who have died from coronavirus in the UK now stands at 281 - a rise of 48 - the government has said.

There are now 5,683 confirmed cases in the UK - a rise of 665 on Saturday's figures.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said to businesses in his daily coronavirus briefing: "Thank you for your sacrifice.

"The reason we are taking these unprecedented steps is of course that we have to slow the spread of the disease and save thousands of lives."

He says that the country has now reached the stage where special steps need to be taken now to protect those especially vulnerable.

Mr Johnson says that the shielding of around 1.5 million vulnerable people will do more than many other measures to reduce the number of coronavirus cases in the UK.

He says it is crucial that people understand that tomorrow the schools are closed for almost all families.

And he says that, while he wants people to enjoy outdoor spaces, people must follow social distancing advice.