In the latest complete seven day period (to Sunday, February 13) the county recorded 9,039 new cases, 3,704 fewer than the previous week. The 29 per cent fall takes the infection rate across Devon to 761 per 100,000 of the population, but this remains significantly higher than the national average of 593.

In Teignbridge, 112 new people had a confirmed positive test result reported on February 18.

Between February 12 and 18 February, 846 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of -28.9% compared to the previous seven days.

There were no deaths within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported in Teignbridge on February 18.

Hospitalisations

As of the most recent data (from Tuesday, February 15) 152 patients were in Devon’s hospitals with covid, down 31 from the week before.

At 77, Plymouth has the highest number people in hospital with covid. Elsewhere, 52 infected patients are in the RD&E in Exeter, while Torbay has 19 and north Devon 4. 

Out of the 152 patients, only one is in a mechanical ventilation bed.

Deaths

Deaths have decreased in the most recent complete seven-day period (to Sunday, February 13). Nineteen people died within 28 days of a positive covid test across Devon, four fewer than the previous week.

Across Devon, 1,591 people have now died within 28 days of a positive covid test.

Vaccinations in Teignbridge

112,146 people had been given a first dose by the end of February 17, 106,850 people had been given a second dose and 91,090 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of the same day.