SIX deaths have been recorded across Teignbridge in the past week according to the latest Government figures for Covid cases.

Between April 20 and 26, there have been 6 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows a decrease of -25% compared to the previous seven days.

Although the number of deaths have been updated overnight, the number of cases for the district have not been updated although they had risen according to the previous day’s tally.

Between April 19 and 25, 598 people had a confirmed positive test result, an increase of 124.8% compared to the previous seven days.