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Care England say when compulsory Covid vaccinations come into force in the care sector, an additional 35,000 to 70,000 workers will be needed across the country
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 Isle of Wight council is forecasting huge losses in leisure centre income, parking, museums and other amenities
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The surge of Covid cases over the holidays has left the NHS on the Island under intense pressure and there are some very sick people at St Mary’s, says IW NHS head
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Festival-goers are being asked to prove their Covid-19 status, either by being fully vaccinated, or through a negative test, or immunity. The other measures explained
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A second intensive care unit at St Mary's hospital has had to open, which the Chief Operative Officer says is already "very, very full"
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of positive Covid-19 tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions
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The medical director says they are seeing some very sick people in intensive care, many of whom have not been vaccinated
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To keep pupils, teachers and staff safe, school spaces will be well ventilated, cleaning regimes maintained and continued messaging to signs and symptoms, isolation and testing advice
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If you need a Covid-19 jab, here are the latest dates for walk-in appointments on the Isle of Wight
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£273,947 of the Government grant remains to be spent by the end of March so Cabinet members will be asked to approve plans to support businesses further
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of positive Covid-19 tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions
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The delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations has now concluded at the Riverside Centre for that phase of the programme, but dates for Pfizer walk-ins next month are now available
