Coronavirus Archives - Page 63 of 100 - Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

2, July 2020·3 min read

Why are Isle of Wight council and Public Health also avoiding answering a simple question on number of Covid-19 cases?

Four weeks ago(!) News OnTheWight asked if the 178 people in IW care homes who had contracted Covid-19 was on top of Public Health England numbers. Still no answer. The answer is important - It’ll have a big impact on understanding infection rates. Here’s the saga so far

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2, July 2020·5 min read

How the Covid-19 shielding guidance from the Government is changing next week

If you have been shielding or know someone else who has, the guidance from Government is due to change from next week. News OnTheWight have the detail within

1, July 2020·2 min read

What is Pillar 2 Covid-19 testing and why do I need to know about it?

The Financial Times report that a lack of Pillar 2 testing data is hampering the efforts of local authority leaders to manage new Covid-19 outbreaks. News OnTheWight asked the IW council about it

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1, July 2020·1 min read

Cost of Contact Tracing App and how many users notified finally revealed

In response to written questions about the Contact Tracing App, Lord Bethell was able to give development costs and the number of people who'd been notified via it

1, July 2020·3 min read

Re-introduction of some Isle of Wight ferry services welcomed by council leader

The Isle of Wight council leader says the reinstatement of some ferries demonstrates confidence that the Island is re-opening and ready to welcome visitors back to support our local businesses

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1, July 2020·1 min read

Delay in Government advice for Registrars could mean further disappointment for junior doctor’s wedding (updated)

After the previous postponement, this Saturday is the last when junior doctor Emily and her three bridesmaids (also doctors) will be off work together for many months

30, June 2020·1 min read

BBC News appearance for Chair of Ryde Business Association, to talk about impact of a second lockdown

Zoe Thompson, who is also co-owner of skateboarding brand Wight Trash, is due to appear on BBC news on Wednesday morning

30, June 2020·4 min read

Isle of Wight residents can reduce risk of Covid-19 outbreaks by taking sensible precautions, says IW Director of Public Health

Simon Bryant, the Isle of Wight's Director of Public Health, says the pandemic is not over, so it's the right approach for the Island to have a local outbreak control plan

30, June 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight forecast as high risk Coronavirus ‘pressure point’ – Oxford University research reveals (updated)

The data measured for the risk maps include things such as age, social deprivation, population density, ethnicity and hospital resources. Details within

30, June 2020·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge to go fully contactless for payments from next week

Ian Ward says being able to use contactless payments on the Cowes Floating Bridge will make it faster and easier to pay and reduce health risks of handling cash

30, June 2020·1 min read

Ventnor Post Office to extend opening hours

The sub-Post Office has been operating with reduced hours for the last ten weeks, but will be extending them from next weekend. Details within

29, June 2020·1 min read

Bob Seely spoke in favour of regular Covid-19 testing for NHS staff but then voted against it. Here’s what he said when News OnTheWight asked him why

After Islanders were confused why Bob Seely said he wants regular Covid-19 testing for NHS staff, then voted against it the same day, News OnTheWight got in touch to find out why. Here’s his reply

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