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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.

24, February 2022·1 min read

Staff will continue to test for Covid to protect vulnerable users of the Sports and Community Centre

The decision to continue with these measures has been taken so that vulnerable and high risk members of the community can continue to use the Centre with confidence

22, February 2022·3 min read

Which Isle of Wight political leaders will continue to test for Covid and self isolate if positive?

News OnTheWight asked the MP and political leaders on the Isle of Wight whether they would continue to test and self isolate if positive for Covid once restrictions are lifted this Thursday

22, February 2022·3 min read

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, age breakdowns, deaths and hospitalisations (updated)

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

customer paying for coffee with credit card

21, February 2022·2 min read

Help with Isle of Wight business rates announced for eligible businesses

Cllr Jarman says the CARF funds target the greatest support to the smaller businesses impacted by the pandemic

children walking in a field with winter coats on

17, February 2022·1 min read

Stay safe this half-term by meeting outside, urges Isle of Wight Council

"Continued small actions will really help stop the spread, support the NHS and protect more vulnerable people” says health boss

up and down arrow sculpture in the woods

15, February 2022·3 min read

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, age breakdowns, deaths and hospitalisations (updated)

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

11, February 2022·2 min read

Latest Isle of Wight positive Covid tests, deaths, hospitalisations and vaccinations

News OnTheWight shares a roundup of the latest positive Covid tests, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight

person in ppe putting covid swab into container

8, February 2022·3 min read

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, deaths, hospitalisations and vaccinations

News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid tests, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight

2, February 2022·1 min read

Change to opening hours at Riverside vaccination centre (updated)

From next week the Newport mass vaccination centre will be changing their opening times. Read the details within

illustation of person having covid-19 test by United Nations

2, February 2022·3 min read

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Deaths, hospitalisations and vaccinations

News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of Covid deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight

Mobile phone on black table with Covid-19 words on screen by Martin Sanchez

1, February 2022·1 min read

A major change to how positive Covid tests are recorded announced

The figures will be skewed for a couple of weeks as new metrics are introduced. Read about the changes within

28, January 2022·2 min read

Latest Isle of Wight Covid figures, including tests, hospital admissions, deaths and vaccinations

Catch up on the latest Covid-19 figures for the Isle of Wight, including positive tests, hospital admissions, deaths and vaccinations

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