Covid-19: Those in 20s no longer most common age group testing positive in Devon

By Beth Sharp

23rd Nov 2020 | Local News

People in their 20s are no longer the age group with the highest proportion of residents testing positive for Covid-19 across Devon and Cornwall.

The latest figures, based on tests reported between November 17 and November 22, shows that across Plymouth and the Devon County Council area, the 50-59 age group have the highest proportion of cases, with the 40-49 age group having the most in Cornwall.

But in Torbay, the 10-19 age group is seeing the highest proportion of cases, although the total number of cases in the Bay is much lower than other areas and actual numbers have only slightly risen.

The proportion of positive cases in Torbay in the 10-19 age range has tripled in recent weeks and has also risen in Plymouth, but in Devon it is flat and has fallen in Cornwall.

The numbers of over 60s testing positive has increased in Devon and Plymouth, but fallen in Torbay and Cornwall.

The figures relate to positive cases reported between November 17 and November 22, although do not necessarily relate to specimens from that time period.

     

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