People are being warned that the sea is not the place to carry out daily exercise as emergency services are already stretched as it is.

The RNLI is urging everyone to follow the Government’s instructions which are clear - to stay home and protect the NHS.

While you are allowed out to take part in daily exercise, the RNLI says it does not recommend that this exercise is on or in the sea.

Should a lifeboat crew be called to an incident in the water, it puts unnecessary pressure on our volunteers and other front line services being exposed to Covid-19.

A spokesman for the charity said "Our lifeboat station remains on service, but when considering visiting the coast for whatever reason please think of the impact of your actions on other people."

Last month, the RNLI asked water users to be 'extra vigilant' as emergency services are likely to be stretched at this time.

It urged members of the public to 'carefully consider' the need to go to the beach, the coast or to get into the water in case they get into difficulty.

It came as the charity announced it was pausing the rollout of lifeguard patrols on beaches to make sure the public, its staff and volunteers are kept safe from coronavirus.

All RNLI shops, museums and visitor centres remain closed. Lifeboat stations remain operational but are not open to visitors.

The Weymouth branch has also stopped fundraising activities and collections, and has pleaded with the public to help keep the service going by donating.

You can still fill 5p pots up, pop some coins in collection boxes if you see them or donate online at RNLI.org.uk.