AS the death toll across the UK from Covid hit 150,057, there were 180 new people in Teignbridge who had a confirmed positive test result reported on January.

Fortunately, there were no deaths in Teignbridge within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported on January 8.

Between January 2 and 8, 1,456 people had a confirmed positive test result in the district according to the latest Government figures.

This shows an increase of 15.1% compared to the previous seven days.

Healthcare in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust:

Two people with coronavirus went into hospital on January 2.

Between December 27 and January 2, 37 people went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows an increase of 236.4% compared to the previous seven days.

There were 28 patients in hospital with coronavirus on January 4.

There was one coronavirus patient in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on January 4.

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