Google data shows Luton residents' movements have changed massively since coronavirus outbreak

Luton residents have been following government advice - with visits to shops and cafes having fallen by 79% since the coronavirus lockdown.

The information comes from products such as Google Maps during the period between February 16 and March 29.

The data also revealed people were travelling to bus and train stations 90% less often in Luton and journeys to workplaces had dropped 49%.

Trips for grocery had also fallen 39% while trips to the park had also dropped 41%.

It looks like more people are staying at home and following government advice, as 'residential' showed an increase of 19%.

There were similar figures for Central Bedfordshire - trips to shops had fallen by 82%, trips to train and bus stations were down 74%, journeys to workplace had dropped 54%, grocery trips were down 45% and visits to the park were down 41%.

People in Central Beds were also staying at home with an increase of 20%.