A total of 37 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across the Bristol region over the past 24 hours, (Friday, September 25).
According to the latest Government data, the number of infected people has soared by 6,874 in the highest ever daily increase to date.
In Bristol, a further 16 cases were reported, bringing the total to 1,776.
South Gloucestershire recorded a jump of eight, meaning a total of 979 people there have been diagnosed with the deadly virus since the start of the pandemic.
North Somerset saw a rise of six cases, the total there is 1,116.
And Bath and North East Somerset reported an increase a rise of seven. It has now recorded 509 cases in total.
Covid deaths
Neither of Bristol's hospital trusts have recorded a new death over the past 24 hours, so the number of deaths remains at 271.
Southmead Hospital reported a coronavirus-related death on Tuesday August 25, which was the first in the city for two months.
Nationally, 34 further Covid-related deaths were recorded, bringing the UK's total to 41,936.
R rate
The South West's R number is believed to be as high as 1.4 as cases surge.
UK-wide, the R rate is 1.2 to 1.5, which means on average every 10 infected people will spread the virus to between 12 and 15 other people.
And the UK's growth rate is +4 per cent to +8 per cent – meaning the number of new cases is between 4 per cent and 8 per cent every day.
While the South West's R rate is 1.1 to 1.4, with a growth rate between 1 to 6 per cent.
