Four in five Isle of Wight care home staff have now had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination and the numbers continue to rise
Coronavirus
The Coronavirus pandemic hit the shores of the UK in February 2020.
The first case was confirmed on the Isle of Wight on 7th March, with the second confirmed case a week later on the 14th.
As of 2nd November 2020 there were 654 cumulative lab-confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) positive tests on the Isle of Wight.
The total number of deaths on the Isle of Wight where Covid-19 is named on the death certificate was 86 (adjusted to take into account those counted where the death occurred more than 28 days after testing positive for Covid-19).
Below are some articles relating to the Coronavirus (Covid-19/C19) outbreak.
Praise for Islanders for sticking to Covid rules as businesses reopen
The Isle of Wight council have praised Islanders for sticking to the guidelines during the first week of more businesses being open following lockdown
Wednesday, 21st April, 2021 10:24am
By IW Council Press Office with 2 readers' comments
Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, deaths, age breakdown and hospitalisations (updated)
News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 10:13am
By Sally Perry with one comment
Letter: One simple Covid measure missing from Isle of Wight ferries (updated)
This reader shares what he believes is a simple Covid-19 measure that could make travelling on ferries safer
Monday, 19th April, 2021 9:43am
By Paul Carter with 9 readers' comments
Fewer Covid-19 vaccinations on the Isle of Wight in the last week
Far fewer Covid-19 vaccinations have been given out in the last recorded week
Thursday, 15th April, 2021 5:36pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 2 readers' comments
Here’s why some over 45s are finding it hard to get Covid-19 vaccine appointments
Although over 45s have been invited to book a jab, the priority remains to offer first or second doses to those in the priority groups
Wednesday, 14th April, 2021 5:55pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
These Isle of Wight pubs open after 2021 lockdown: 12th April and beyond (Rolling updates)
It’s 12th April 2021! - First day pub with gardens can open after Lockdown. Looking for a place to meet friends? These are the Isle of Wight pubs that we know are open today and later in the week
Monday, 12th April, 2021 3:20pm
By Simon Perry with 10 readers' comments
Step 2 in Covid Recovery Plan: Here’s what will be open from today
Here's what will be open from today as the country moves into Step 2 of the Government's Covid Recovery Plan
Monday, 12th April, 2021 8:08am
By Sally Perry with one comment
