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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 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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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight MP says the government needs to develop a strategy for living with Coronavirus rather than drifting in and out of lockdown. He suggested something akin to a ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach
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Chris Jarman was concerned that people from Tier 2 and 3 areas were travelling to spend time on the Island, so he asked Bob Seely his view on it. He was shocked by the MP’s response
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It’s important to remember that positive Coronavirus tests on the Isle of Wight remain low in comparison to other areas, but numbers are steadily rising
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The Isle of Wight council leader said that temperature testing on ferry passengers had been considered and discounted. He explains why cross-Solent travel must continue despite lockdown
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At the start of September, the Isle of Wight's weekly rate of new infections was 3.1 cases per 100,000 population, but has now risen to 45.39 cases per 100,000
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Isle of Wight Green Party say infection rates in secondary schools have quadrupled since returning in September and that "it's inexcusable the government is arguing the case to keep schools open during a national lockdown"
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Second wave restrictions require a second wave of support for Hampshire and Isle of Wight small businesses, and those who have had no support, like company directors, need to be included say the Federation of Small Businesses
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It’s important to remember that positive Coronavirus tests on the Isle of Wight remain low in comparison to other areas, but numbers are steadily rising
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If you're considering an indoor party of more than six people this weekend, be aware that Isle of Wight police are enforcing fines in relation to the Rule of Six. Details within
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The latest daily increase of positive Isle of Wight Coronavirus tests is the largest since the start of the pandemic
