All of Devon placed in Tier 2 - what it means - I've put in messages to all the MPs to see what their reaction is and whether they'll be voting for the measures
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Why Devon is in Tier 2 - Case rates are 121/100,000 overall though there are higher rates in Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter. The case rate in the over 60s is 85/100,000 though significantly higher in Exeter (155.9/100,000). Positivity is 4.2%. There is pressure at the RDE Hospital.
Response from @garystreeterSWD - "I see that only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are in tier 1 so we must accept tier 2 for Devon and Plymouth. Our rates are continuing to fall and there will be a review before Christmas and I will continue to push...
if the data allows, for us to be in tier 1. I will certainly be supporting these regulations next week. We have got to grip this virus hard as we await the vaccine to be rolled out over the next 4 months."
And from @AnneMarieMorris - "I am disappointed to see Devon placed in Tier 2, especially given the fact that Teignbridge currently has the lowest cases per 100k in England, but appreciate that it would be impossible to divide us up further. If, as expected, this decision was made
primarily based on healthcare capacity in the region then this is regrettable. We find ourselves in this situation due to historic underfunding of healthcare in the South West and a complete lack of understanding from Governments (of all colours) that a ‘one size fits all’ ...
approach doesn’t work, especially in rural areas. This pandemic should be a wake up call as to how we provide rural healthcare in the future." She says she will be voting against unless the Government provides the cost-benefit documentation of the tier system are provided
(Should clarify, that's from the Government statement as to explaining the reasons why Devon is in Tier 2)
With Devon being in Tier 2, it means that from next week, up to 2,000 fans will be allowed inside St James Park, Sandy Park, Plainmoor and Home Park. (Up to 4,000 fans in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly are allowed)
Reaction from @neil_parish - "I will be voting for the measures. I am glad that retail can reopen in our area ahead of Christmas, including our markets like in Tiverton Town Centre, and I am also glad our pubs serving meals and our restaurants can open too.
"The package of measures is also welcome so people can go back to church, play sport and do a lot more than under lockdown. I think everyone will be keen to review the tiers regularly and see if we can move down into tier 1.”
Reaction from @BenPBradshaw -“Given hardly any areas are in Tier 1, this is not surprising, but it will be extremely disappointing to many people, given Boris Johnson stupidly raised expectations of a greater relaxation. Devon’s figures are among the lowest in England, less than
half the English average and falling. I hope this decision has not been skewed by the current pressure on our hospitals because of a lack of staff and resources. I shall be asking the Health Secretary these questions in a Zoom meeting with him this afternoon.
"The Government must also publish the basis on which these decisions have been made and clear criteria for moving up or down tiers. The last tier system failed, which is why we had to go into another month’s national lockdown.
"The worst thing would be for this to fail again so we end up back in lockdown, especially when vaccines are now on the horizon. I will want to examine the detail and hear what Mr Hancock has to say before deciding how to vote.
"The problem with these votes, however, is they are on a take it or leave it basis and if the proposals are rejected, there would be no restrictions at all, which would be disastrous”
Simon Jupp says: "I’m very disappointed that Devon will be in Tier 2 from next Wed with a review 2 weeks after. I remain concerned by the pressure at the RD&E and I a in touch with the Chief Exec. Pubs, restaurants & the hospitality sector must receive enough support to survive."
Reaction from Cllr Paul Arnott, leader of East Devon District Council, Cllr John Hart, leader of Devon County Council, and Steve Brown, Devon's Public Health Director 
'Great news' on return of fans as 2,000 can return to St James Park to watch Exeter City #ecfc
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