There are changes in the wind regarding the great increase in Covid cases here in the South West.
The Department of Health said changes would include the temporary use of face coverings in communal areas outside classrooms in secondary schools and colleges, but pupils would still return as planned next week.
“Logistical support” would be introduced to help the roll-out of vaccines and increase testing, health bosses said.
Further measures would include help for local public health campaigns and wastewater sampling.
Public Health England (PHE) South West said it was working with partners and local authority directors of public health to implement the changes.
Prof Mike Wade, from Public Health England South West, said: “With cases of Covid remaining high and the whole of the South West having the highest regional rates, everyone is asked to continue to act carefully and responsibly.”
For the table of Covid infections in Devon and Cornwall for this last week, click here
For a fuller official picture click here
Readers, let’s look after ourselves and equally importantly, let’s not go around infecting others.