CAPTAIN Tom Moore has been admitted to hospital with coronavirus.

The 100-year-old, who raised millions for the NHS, was taken in for treatment today when he needed extra help with his breathing.

In a statement posted to the Captain Tom Moore Twitter account, his daughter, Hannah, wrote: “I wanted to update everybody that today my father was admitted to hospital.

“Over the last few weeks he was being treated for pneumonia and last week tested positive for Covid-19.

“He was at home with us until today when he needed additional help with his breathing. He is being treated in a ward, although he is not in ICU.

“The medical care he has received in the last few weeks has been remarkable and we know that the wonderful staff at Bedford Hospital will do all they can to make him comfortable and hopefully return home as soon as possible.

“We understand that everyone will be wishing him well. We are of course focusing on my father and will update you when we are able to.”