Hollyoaks will air just three episodes a week but will keep filming amid growing fears about the coronavirus.

The Channel 4 soaps bosses have said that they are trying to keep it on air for as long as possible, which means they have ration episodes.

Hollyoaks press office told The Sun Online: "We are planning ahead to make sure Hollyoaks stays on air for as long as possible.

"As we continue to monitor the current situation and follow PHE advice in order to continue filming safely for the time being, we will make changes to the schedule so that from March 30th Hollyoaks episodes will be broadcast Monday to Wednesday on Channel 4 and E4.

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"In the event that we have to take a break from filming we will look to revisiting some favourite episodes from recent years so Hollyoaks fans don’t miss out."

It comes after actress Sarah Jayne Dunn confirmed the Channel 4 soap is still filming amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Many soaps including EastEnders, Emmerdale Coronation Street are reducing their number of episodes they air per week.

But Sarah, who plays Mandy Richardson, revealed Hollyoaks is still aiming to shoot as much footage as possible while they still can.

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The 38-year-old The Sun : "We're in the same boat as everyone else. The current situation is we're taking everything day by day.

"Currently, we're just cracking on and getting as much stuff in the can as we can, and then we'll see.

"I hope it doesn't affect anything, but obviously everyone's health and safety is paramount and at the forefront of everything. Everyone's being very sensible."

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When she isn't filming Hollyoaks scenes, Sarah is staying in the house and is gutted not to be able to go to the gym like she loves to.

And as a mother to three-year-old Stanley, she revealed she feels even more nervous and anxious about the coronavirus.

Coronation Street episodes will be temporarily halved from six a week to just three.

While Emmerdale will now air five times a week instead of six.

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ITV said the decision had been made to keep much loved shows on air for as long as possible in the ongoing health crisis.

A statement from ITV today read: "The continued transmission of both soaps is a priority to all of us at ITV and to our audiences who enjoy the shows.

"Whilst carefully adhering to the latest health advice from the Government and Public Health England, our production teams are continuing to film episodes in Manchester and Leeds.

"With this change of transmission pattern it will ensure we have great new soap episodes coming to air every weekday night until at least the early summer.

"With effect from Monday 30 March Coronation Street and Emmerdale's scheduling pattern will be changing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Emmerdale will air Monday to Friday at 7pm and Coronation Street Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm."