The latest coronavirus figures for Cumbria have been released

There were 4920 lab-confirmed cases of the virus in the county as of 9am today 

There have now been 584,843 cases of the virus across England

Barrow cases- 1179

Carlisle cases- 1,129

Allerdale cases- 652

Copeland cases- 543

Eden cases- 373

In today's coronavirus news:

COVID alert level: medium

You must not socialise in groups larger than 6, indoors or outdoors (other than where a legal exemption applies)

Businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law

Certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am

Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through

Schools and universities remain open

Places of worship remain open, subject to the rule of 6

Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on numbers of attendees

Exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors, or indoors if the rule of 6 is followed.

COVID alert level: high

This is for areas with a higher level of infections where some additional restrictions are in place.

This means on top of restrictions in alert level medium:

You must not socialise with anybody outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place

You must not socialise in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other spaces like beaches or parks (other than where specific exemptions apply in law)

Businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law

Certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am

Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through

Schools, universities and places of worship remain open

Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees

Exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors; these will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with or share a support bubble with, or for youth or disability sport

You can continue to travel to venues or amenities that are open, for work or to access education, but should look to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible

You must:

wear a face-covering in those areas where this is mandated

You should continue to:

follow social distancing rules

work from home where you can effectively do so

walk or cycle where possible, or plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport.

COVID alert level: very high

This is for areas with a very high level of infections and where tighter restrictions are in place. The restrictions placed on areas with a very high level of infections can vary, and are based on discussions between central and local government. You should therefore check the specific rules in your area.

At a minimum, this means:

You must not socialise with anybody you do not live with or have formed a support bubble with, in any indoor setting or in any private garden or at most outdoor hospitality venues and ticketed events

You must not socialise in a group of more than 6 in an outdoor public space such as a park or beach, the countryside, a public garden or a sports venue

Pubs and bars must close; they can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant, which means serving substantial meals, like a main lunchtime or evening meal, and they may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal

Schools and universities remain open

Places of worship remain open, but household mixing is not permitted

Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees; however, wedding receptions are not allowed

Exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors; these will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with (or share a support bubble with), or for youth or disability sport

You should try to avoid travelling outside the very high alert level area you are in or entering a very high alert level area, other than for things like work, education or youth services, to meet caring responsibilities or if you are travelling through as part of a longer journey

You should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if you are resident in a very high alert level area, or avoid staying overnight in a very high alert level area if you are resident elsewhere

You must:

Wear a face-covering in those areas where this is mandated

You should continue to:

Follow social distancing rules

Work from home where you can effectively do so

Travel to venues or amenities that are open, for work or to access education, but aim to reduce the number of journeys you make

This is the baseline in very high alert level areas. The government will also seek to agree to additional interventions in consultation with local authorities, in order to reduce the spread of the virus. These could include the following options:

Restrictions preventing the sale of alcohol in hospitality or closing all hospitality (except takeaway and delivery)

Closing indoor and outdoor entertainment venues and tourist attractions

Closing venues such as leisure centres and gyms (while ensuring provision remains available for elite athletes, youth and disabled sport and physical activity)

Closing public buildings, such as libraries and community centres (while ensuring provision remains available for youth and childcare activities and support groups)

Closing personal care and close contact services or prohibiting the highest-risk activities

Closing performing arts venues for the purposes of performing to audiences