Health bosses are warning people not to take a “breather” in their efforts to push down the number of coronavirus cases across the region.
There were 201 new cases across Dumfries and Galloway last week – down from 270 in the previous seven days.
And the positivity rate has dropped from six per cent to 4.7 per cent.
But while hailing the good news, interim director of public health Valerie White has urged caution.
She said: “While this is good progress, and is doubtlessly due to people’s efforts and sacrifices, we really need to see these numbers come down.
“I’m afraid we don’t get a break or a breather in our push to reduce the number of cases – this effort needs to be maintained, for the sake of ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.”
NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s figures show the new case rate sat at 143.1 per 100,000 people last week – a drop from 206.2 per 100,000 the week before.
The number of close contacts asked to self isolate also fell from 431 to 300.
There are 54 people in hospital - four less than yesterday - with six in intensive care.
