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The Director of Public Health on the Isle of Wight said the Island is ready to respond appropriately and proportionally, if it becomes necessary
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 2020, with the second confirmed case a week later.
Below are some articles relating to the Coronavirus (Covid-19/C19) outbreak.
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The practice manager says the GP is 'completely cleared', but the CCG refuse to say whether he has been officially tested for the virus
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St Mary's will be following national guidance and setting up the assessment area in the next week
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The rumour claimed the Isle of Wight would host a national quarantine centre for those with Coronavirus. OnTheWight sought confirmation from the Department of Health
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OnTheWight asked Red Funnel and Wightlink what they are doing to prepare for Coronavirus and some specific questions about travelling
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The Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust explains what to do if you think you have the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)
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The person is in isolation and being treated. Those who have been in close contact are being contacted by Public Health England
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Letter: Considered vulnerable to Covid-19, but forced to work says 60+year-old pensionless pensioner
This reader said it's time the government gave assurances to the 1950's-born women who are forced to work due to the last minute change to pension age, but appear to be in the vulnerable category for Covid-19
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OnTheWight has discovered the ferry companies have not been told which crossing the first Coronavirus patient travelled on. Why not? - and is that OK?
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The charity say they are regularly assessing and reviewing their plans for upcoming major fundraising events
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Council bosses say they have a strategy and that everything is in place. "We are ready. Nobody can say at this stage how the virus is going to progress."
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The MCA layout their reasons in response to OnTheWight's questions, in light of Coronavirus
