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Two people who tested positive for Covid-19 at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight have died
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The NHS say the supply of PPE has been ramped up in recent days, and there has been an announcement from the government regarding the further strengthening of arrangements
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A major step forward today in the Isle of Wight project to design, built - and donate - PPE visors to protect NHS staff against Coronavirus
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A national round of applause for doctors, nurses, carers, GPs, pharmacists and other NHS staff takes place tonight. Details within
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Just because we are on an island doesn't mean we are more protected than the Mainland
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Isle of Wight business is offering to turn usual business machinery to produce equipment to protect NHS staff from Coronavirus. You can donate to help
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Readers have been in touch asking OnTheWight to find out how many Islanders have been tested for Coronavirus. After contacting four official channels we’ve been told figures aren’t available - Details in the article
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NHS bosses say Covid-19 is arguably the greatest challenge the NHS has faced since its creation
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The CEO of the Isle of Wight NHS says they have not been affected in a large way at the moment, but are preparing for whatever comes their way in the coming weeks
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The changes take effect from midday on 17 March 2020 until further notice. Details within
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The Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust explains what to do if you think you have the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)
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The new three-bed ward will be on the site of the former Shackleton dementia ward, which was closed last year due to staffing issues
