The South West's R rate has dramatically dropped this week- but still remains above one.
According to the latest data from Public Health England, our region's current R rate is 0.8 to 1.2.
This means every ten people with the virus will infect between eight to 12 others.
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It marks a considerable decrease from last week's 1.3 to 1.5.
The growth rate has also changed, with the region currently seeing a growth rate of -4 to -2.
This means the virus could be shrinking between four per cent to two per cent every day.
England as a whole is currently experiencing an R value between 0.8 and 1.1.
It implies cases might no longer be growing exponentially as they fall away from a peak hit in mid-July.
This week's estimated R value range of 0.8 to 1.1, compares to 1.1 to 1.4 last Friday.
These estimates represent the transmission of COVID-19 2 to 3 weeks ago, due to the time delay between someone being infected, developing symptoms, and needing healthcare.
The current R rates by region in England are:
- South East: 0.9 to 1.2
- North East and Yorkshire: 0.7 to 1.0
- North West: 0.7 to 1.0
- Midlands: 0.8 to 1.1
- East of England : 0.9 to 1.2
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