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
Local COVID alert levels announced
The government has announced local COVID alert levels to ensure the right levels of intervention in the right places to manage outbreaks. Local COVID alert levels: what you need to know.
Use the postcode checker to find out the Local COVID Alert Level for an area.
School absence – What to do if your child is unwell
There’s always a rise in 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
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The picture in Devon
Cases of coronavirus
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Latest week coverage: 10 Oct 2020 - 16 Oct 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
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- Social media
The Government has published guidance to support people who are clinically extremely vulnerable.
If you or someone you know is classed as vulnerable &you live in #Devon, you should follow the advice on protecting yourself under 'medium' alert.
More info: https://t.co/R2J5CazpDi pic.twitter.com/fbfy4IfGBQ
— Devon County Council (@DevonCC) October 22, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDevonCC/photos/a.60539772589/10159433423967590/?type=3
Planning a trip to #Devon or the #SouthWest for half term?
Please be sensible and follow the steps to #KnowBeforeYouGo.
If you have symptoms do not travel and stay at home.More advice for visitors to Devon can be found here ➡️ https://t.co/UKBKV8KO9I pic.twitter.com/Chb96wRDRI
— Devon County Council (@DevonCC) October 22, 2020
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Coronavirus information and updates from Devon's councils
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