Covid-19 cases up to 624 across the South Hams

Number of Covid-19 cases in the South Hams is up to 624 - we look at the break down across the areas. 

The numbers, available on the Government website, are broken down across the areas in the South Hams. In the seven days to the 26 November, there were 624 cases, up 92 from the week before. The UK wide case number is 438.9 per 100,000 people. 

Salcombe, Malborough and Thurlestone - 33 cases, down five from the week before, 635.2 cases per 100,000 people

Chillington, Torcross and Stoke Fleming - 21 cases, up six from the week before, 368.2 cases per 100,000 people 

Kingsbridge - 66 cases, up ten from the week before, 1021.5 cases per 100,000 people 

Loddiswell and Dartington - 69 cases, up 20 from the week before, 935.8 cases per 100,000 people

Marldon, Stoke Gabriel and Kingswear - 43 cases, up 13 from the week before, 564.9 cases per 100,000 people

Yealmpton, Modbury and Aveton Gifford - 67 cases, up 13 from the week before, 855.2 cases per 100,000 people

South Brent and Cornwood - 36 cases, down 11 from the week before, 427.1 cases per 100,000 people

If you are due a vaccination, there is a drop in clinic in Kingsbridge at Quayside Leisure Centre between 12noon-5pm on Wednesday, 8 December. Find out more HERE. 

The current Government guidelines are that COVID-19 "remains a serious health risk". The gov.uk website states: "You should stay cautious to help protect yourself and others". Advice is: 

• Let fresh air in if you meet indoors. Meeting outdoors is safer
• You must wear a face covering in shops and on all public transport
• Get tested and self-isolate if required
• If you haven’t already, get vaccinated