A BIG drop in Covid cases in Teignbridge has been recorded in the latest Government figures.

Between April 23 and 29, 238 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of -51.1% compared to the previous seven days.

Sadly though, there have been six deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test during the same period in the district.

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust reports there were 20 patients in hospital with coronavirus on April 26, but none of them was on a mechanical ventilator.