THERE were 213 new people in Teignbridge who had a confirmed positive test result reported on January 28.

Latest Government figures show between January 22 and 28, 1,657 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows an increase of 16.9% compared to the previous seven days.

There were no deaths within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported in Teignbridge on the same day.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust reports seven people with coronavirus went into hospital on January 23 with one coronavirus patient in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator.

90,063 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of January 27.