Community fitness classes could become 'virtual' after Hermitage Leisure Centre in Coalville closed its doors on Friday due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

North West Leicestershire District Council asked Everyone Active - which runs the Hermitage centre - to close the Coalville venue from 11pm on Thursday,

The Council said on their Coronavirus website page: "All the community classes our leisure services team runs are cancelled due to the social distancing policy that the Government has put in place.

"This includes our popular Steady Steps programme.

"The team is working to let everyone know that classes have been cancelled, but if anyone is unsure please call leisure services on 01530 454755.

"The team is looking at ways to host virtual classes so that people can take part from their own homes. Watch this space for further info."

Information for North West Leicestershire Communities

Hermitage Leisure Centre posted late on Thursday Hermitage Leisure Centre Facebook and said there would be staff available to take calls on Friday.

They posted: "Tonight we close to all our lovely customers.  We thank you for all your support and your continued support.

"Staff will be available to take phone calls from 9am - 2pm on Friday if anyone wishes to call us.

"We hope to be back open very soon. Until then, stay safe."

Everyone Active's Hood Park Leisure Centre in Ashby is also closed from Friday.