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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.
Infection survey shows Covid-19 rising fastest amongst primary age pupils
The National Education Union say the "Government cannot continue to ignore this report" and "must act to stop the role of schools in the transmission of Coronavirus"
Monday, 25th January, 2021 9:15am
By Sally Perry with one comment
Latest update of Isle of Wight Coronavirus figures
An update on the number of positive Covid-19 tests, deaths and hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight, including graphs showing trend over last two weeks
Sunday, 24th January, 2021 6:10pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
Daily number of Isle of Wight positive Coronavirus tests
See today’s update on the number of positive Covid-19 tests, deaths and hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight, including graphs showing trend over last two weeks
Friday, 22nd January, 2021 4:39pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
Isle of Wight NHS launches service to help patients dealing with Long Covid
The new service will support those in need, but will also help the NHS learn out more about Long Covid and find new ways to help people affected by it
Friday, 22nd January, 2021 4:08pm
By Priya Mistry with 4 readers' comments
Isle of Wight council drop Bus Pass time restrictions for older travellers
The free bus travel for older residents will be available before 9.30am to help them make use of early morning slots for vaccines, healthcare, shopping and other vital appointments
Friday, 22nd January, 2021 9:34am
By IW Council Press Office with 3 readers' comments
Isle of Wight test centre still seeing people with mainland postcodes – but it’s tiny
The Covid-19 virus thrives on social contact - more social contact leads to rising cases, which leads to more hospital admissions and tragically, more people dying
Friday, 22nd January, 2021 8:21am
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
Graze It deliver boxes of cakes to hospital wards as thank you from the community
Parita has been delivering freshly cooked meals to the hospital throughout the pandemic as a thank you to NHS staff, this latest offering of boxes of baked goods put smiles on lots of faces
Thursday, 21st January, 2021 6:33pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
Pop-up Isle of Wight Covid testing site to close say the council
It was only set up a couple of weeks ago, but the Isle of Wight council say apart from the next two weekends, the pop-up testing centre at Medina will be closing. Details within
Thursday, 21st January, 2021 11:50am
By IW Council Press Office with one comment
Update on daily number of Isle of Wight positive Coronavirus tests and deaths
See today’s update on the number of positive Covid-19 tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, including graphs showing trend over last two weeks
Wednesday, 20th January, 2021 6:51pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
