Saturday February 13, 2021, 10:14 AM Testing is now underway at the Parkway Centre in Coulby Newham in response to a case of the South Africa coronavirus variant being found in Middlesbrough. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees A case of the Covid-19 variant first discovered in South Africa has been reported in Middlesbrough. The positive case is linked to the Marton and Coulby Newham areas. It was identified as part of random sequencing by Public Health England. Enhanced contact tracing has taken place and there are no obvious links to international travel. Middlesbrough Council is setting up an additional test centre at the Parkway Centre in Coulby Newham.