COVID-19 cases in the Axminster increased slightly in the week leading up to Christmas, according to the latest figures.

In the seven-day period up until Christmas Eve (December 24), there were 65 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Axminster, an increase of seven on the previous week.

This means the case rate per 100,000 people was 684.0.

The figures for neighbouring areas up until December 24 were as follows:

Seaton – 41 (increase of 4)

Kilmington, Colyton & Uplyme – 35 (decrease of 11)

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale – 36 (decrease of 8)

Sidbury, Offwell & Beer – 22 (increase of 11)

Sidmouth Town – 21 (increase of 2)

Sidmouth Sidford – 36 (increase of 5)

Ottery St Mary & West Hill – 63 (increase of 23)

Honiton South & West – 13 (increase of 4)

Honiton North & East – 21 (decrease of 6)

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland – 24 (increase of 4)

Chard West – 25 (increase of 1)

Chard North & East – 45 (increase of 10)

Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas – 29 (increase of 8)

Vaccination figures

The percentage of people aged 12+ in Axminster vaccinated up to and including December 28 can be found was as follows:

1st dose - 88.4%

2nd dose - 83.8%

Booster or 3rd dose - 66.9%

You can find out more details on COVID-19 case numbers and vaccination figures in your local area at coronavirus.data.gov.uk