AS Booster and vaccination sessions went on apace yesterday, 153 new people had a confirmed positive test result reported across Teignbridge yesterday (Thursday).

This means that between December 17 and 23, 763 people had a confirmed positive test result.

This shows an increase of 9.5% compared to the previous seven days according to the latest Government figures.

Healthcare in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust:

One person with coronavirus went into hospital on December 19.

Between December 13 and 19 December, 18 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows a decrease of -30.8% compared to the previous seven days.

There were 25 patients in hospital with coronavirus on December 21.

Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe.

There were two coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on December 21.

Deaths in Teignbridge

There were no deaths within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported on December 23.

Between December 17 and 23, there have been three deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows no change compared to the previous seven days.