THERE were four deaths over the past week but Covid cases have continued to fall in Teignbridge.

In the latest Government figures between April 14 and 20, 461 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of -35.3% compared to the previous seven days.

However, between the same dates there have been four deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

Overall the number of tests conducted have been reducing since free testing was ended at the start of April.

Between April 13 and 19, there have been 8,865 tests in Teignbridge. This shows a decrease of -17.2% compared to the previous seven days.