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People working in the NHS across the Isle of Wight – at GP surgeries, NHS 111, ED, mental health services, ambulance and community services - face greater pressures than at any point since the first peak of the pandemic
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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Isle of Wight council was allocated more than £5.4 million to distribute to businesses, but just over £1 million was unclaimed and has to be sent back to Government
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‘Please think about our vulnerable Islanders’ and help protect them from Covid-19, says health chief
The Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight reminds residents and visitors that the pandemic is not over and we should all continue to follow public health guidance to protect ourselves and others
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust explains how to remain safe now the test centre is closed and free lateral flow tests are only available for certain groups of people
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News OnTheWight speaks to the Cabinet member about Portsmouth City Council's plans to offer free lateral flow tests until June
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight
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Here's where you can pick up free Lateral Flow Tests, and why the Government guidance has changed on when you need to test
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This reader shares an open letter to Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, asking why Lateral Flow Tests are not available for delivery to the Island
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If you are over 75 you'll be invited by the NHS to book your spring booster. Riverside Centre is offering walk-ins today. Detail within
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust say they are seeing a big increase in patients with Covid and remind Islanders about Covid safety, prevention and precaution as opposed to treatment after catching the virus
