Graphs show people in Northamptonshire are listening to the coronavirus lockdown

Google Maps statistics have shown how people in Northamptonshire are following the Government's coronavirus lockdown.

Fewer people have been going to shops, public transport, supermarkets, parks and places of work since the introduction of measures to combat the spread of Covid-19, according to the report.

Northamptonshire County Council leader Matt Golby said: “It’s heartening to see that many people have listened to the guidance and are staying at home, and I hope even more people follow this trend.

"Staying at home and following the social distancing measures introduced by the government are the most important things we can do to fight the coronavirus outbreak, protect the NHS and save lives.”

Google's Covid-19 community mobility reports show detailed statistics from its map data for countries across the globe to keep authorities informed as they fight the pandemic.

In Northamptonshire as of March 29, the use of retailers and recreational activities has dropped by 84 per cent while 'transit stations' use has decreased by 71 per cent.

The number of people in parks in the country has gone down by 59 per cent, while the use of supermarkets and pharmacies has reduced by 42 per cent.

Workplace use has seen a 47 per cent decrease as people work from home or have been furloughed and the amount of people in residential areas has increased by 14 per cent.

A spokesperson from Northamptonshire Local Resilience Forum's Covid-19 System Co-ordination Centre said: “We wouldn’t want to comment on the specific data contained in the Google Mobility Report.

"However, we do appear to be seeing good social distancing from the majority of people living in Northamptonshire, which is really pleasing.

“Thank you to everyone who is following the Government’s social distancing guidance. We need our communities to continue to follow these measures.

"This really is the best way to reduce the spread of the disease and limit the number of deaths in the county.

"Staying at home really can save lives, and we urge our community to keep listening to this guidance.”