An NHS Nightingale Hospital was built in Sowton due to the lower number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the area .
The hospital , was originally expected to be built in Westpoint Arena near Clyst St Mary , and provide 200 beds , is due to be ready for use in early May . With the number of Covid-19 cases in the catchment area being lower than originally expected , the decision was taken to switch its location to the smaller site of a former retail outlet in Sowton for the hospital.
NHS Nightingale Hospitals