Coronavirus advice in Devon
Do it for your family, your community, for Devon
It is critical that everybody observes the following key behaviours:
- HANDS – Wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds.
- FACE – Cover your face in enclosed spaces, especially where social distancing may be difficult and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
- SPACE – Stay 2 metres apart where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place.
To help control the spread of COVID-19 everyone is being encouraged to download the NHS COVID-19 app which is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play
Local Outbreak Management Plan
A plan for managing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks in Devon.
Latest updates
Further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus
The government has announced further changes in response to rising cases of coronavirus in England. See what has changed
Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 app
From Thursday 24 September, the general public are encouraged to download the new NHS COVID-19 app, that they then use when entering a premises, by showing their smartphone to the businesses’ QR code poster. See what businesses need to do to prepare for this
School absence – What to do if your child is unwell
There’s always a rise the number of bugs and illness at the start of term, and this year for obvious reasons, there has been a heightened awareness of when our children feel unwell. See our guidance on what you should do if your child is unwell
More
- COVID-19 symptoms checker
- Meeting with up to six people – see the new rules (and exemptions) in full.
- How to get a coronavirus test in Devon
- School transport arrangements
- Advice for car sharing
- Face coverings in schools
- Face coverings – when to wear and how to make one
- What is the Test and Trace service?
- Reuseable information resources and translated coronavirus guidance
The picture in Devon
Cases of coronavirus
Confirmed cases
Latest week
In total
Latest week coverage:
Deaths
Latest week2
In total218
Latest week coverage: 5 Sep 2020 - 11 Sep 2020
Visiting Devon
What you need to know if you're visiting Devon
Service updates
Births, deaths and ceremonies
How to register a birth or death, and what's happening with ceremonies
Democracy and meetings
What's happening regarding council and scrutiny meetings
Library services
Devon's libraries are offering online services whilst library buildings are closed
Planning
Planning requests are still being dealt with, with updates published online
Rights of way, cycle trails and country parks
Guidance for using these public areas
Travel and public transport
Keep up to date with the latest travel advice and changes to public transport
Waste disposal and recycling
Dealing with household waste and current recycling centre arrangements
Public Health Nursing
How the Service is continuing to operate during the pandemic
News and updates
- News
- Social media
More people in their 20s are testing positive for #coronavirus in the South West
The closer we are together, the more we pass it on so keep yourself & your mates safe by keeping your distance & not meeting up in groups of more than 6. https://t.co/VqcbtSytZw#DoItForDevon pic.twitter.com/DhDfmMknio
— Devon County Council (@DevonCC) September 25, 2020
As we head into peak colds/flu season it's difficult to identify whether any symptoms your child has are signs of COVID-19. This symptom checker chart may help you decide whether you need to keep your child off school
For more info& download a copy visit: https://t.co/P2EaTA1bNP pic.twitter.com/TCxKZZAo5q
— Devon County Council (@DevonCC) September 25, 2020
- Newsletters
Coronavirus information and updates from Devon's councils
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