THE latest Covid tests have shown a 77.6 per cent rise in positive results compared to the previous seven days in Teignbridge.

156 new people had a confirmed positive test result reported on January 3, according to the latest Government figures.

Between December 28 and January 3, 1,421 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows an increase of 77.6% compared to the previous seven days.

Healthcare in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust:

One person with coronavirus went into hospital on December 26.

Between December 20 and 26, 11 people went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows a decrease of -38.9% compared to the previous seven days.

There were 17 patients in hospital with coronavirus on December 28.

There was one coronavirus patient in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on December 28.

COVID DEATHS

Fortunately, there were no deaths in Teignbridge within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported on January 3.

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