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There may be some hope for those businesses who don't fit the criteria for the Government grants but have still been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis. Cllr Dave Stewart explains
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The mobile testing unit - for key workers and their families with Coronavirus symptoms - will now only be on the Island for three days
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The WASPI Campaign Director says they’re increasingly concerned about the disproportionate impact the outbreak is having on 1950s born women
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Just been announced that the Department for Transport has agreed to fund Isle of Wight ferry companies during April, May and June. Details within
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Isle of Wight Lib Dem leader says Island should embrace contact tracing to reduce spread of Covid-19
Nick Stuart believes the Isle of Wight could be the first to embrace contact tracing in the fight against Coronavirus and act as a showcase for best practice
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Peter Shreeve from the National Education Union says the best way to inform effectively and counter rumour or misinformation, is by having the firmest possible answers to all points raised in the letter to Boris Johnson
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Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson said five tests needed to be met by the Government before schools could reopen
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The scheme where employers can claim a cash grant covering up to 80 per cent of the wages for a furloughed employee goes live today
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Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed the news, saying "We need to keep as many incomes ticking over as possible and support businesses to keep going through this very difficult period"
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The Isle of Wight MP urges all small and medium sized businesses on the Island to see if they are eligible. Even if you don’t think you’re entitled, it’s worth checking
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Circulation of the news that Covid-19 had been downgraded from being 'high consequence infectious disease' has caused great concern among some, whilst others assumed it meant there is no need for lockdown. OnTheWight sought assurances from the Government - here's what they said
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Anyone who has experienced symptoms of Covid-19 is being urged to use the new status checker app to help the Gov collect essential information on the virus. You can add details for someone else if they are unable to
