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The Director of Public Health says "[there is] a cause for concern as there are vulnerable residents in care homes but are we even more concerned? No."
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 man in charge of Community Safety for the Isle of Wight council told attendees at an online business meeting yesterday that there has only been one new case of Covid-19 on the Island in the last week. It led to a great deal of confusion for those listening in
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Figures from the Isle of Wight Council show just under 200 referrals had been logged from Mainland address since 23rd September
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Although still low in comparison to other parts of the country, the Island is seeing a rise in the number of positive Coronavirus tests
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There have been much debate about the number of people travelling from the mainland to the Isle of Wight for Covid-19 tests. News OnTheWight can now reveal the numbers
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News OnTheWight finds out why it's not possible to discover the Coronavirus 'R' number on the Isle of Wight. Details within
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The Chair of the Scrutiny Committee explained that he'd been advised to travel to Lewisham to get a Coronavirus test.
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests on the Isle of Wight
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This reader raises safety concerns for those who have been shielding taking a trip to the GP for a flu jab and says, "You’re only as safe as the most unsafe individuals in your vicinity"
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The figures for the Isle of Wight, which are updated each day in the late afternoon/early evening by the UK Government, rose again today
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The figures for the Isle of Wight, which are updated each day in the early evening by the UK Government, rose again on Sunday night
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The figures which are updated each day in the late afternoon/early evening by the UK Government rose by five from Friday to Saturday night
