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The warning comes as people are turning to different ways to protect themselves against the latest strain of Covid-19 which is 70 per cent more transmissible
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Ahead of No Smoking Day's 40th anniversary, Islanders receive strong support to quit
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If you're going to meet up with family and friends this half term, do it outside, suggests the health chief
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With IW Festival testing for Covid, what happens if people test positive? Where do they go? How do they safely get off the Island? News OnTheWight asked the Director of Public Health
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News OnTheWight finds out why it's not possible to discover the Coronavirus 'R' number on the Isle of Wight. Details within
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The Isle of Wight council leader, the Director of Public Health and the head of Visit Isle of Wight all ask visitors to avoid travelling to the Island this February half term
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So long as Isle of Wight residents and visitors continue to do the right thing, it's hoped that the Island will remain in Tier One when the review is announced next week
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Anyone aged five upwards can now be tested for Covid-19 on the Isle of Wight if they are displaying symptoms. Here's how
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Although there no evidence that a new strain is circulating, the director of Public Health is urging parents to remain vigilant to signs of children becoming seriously unwell and to seek early medical advice
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The Director of Public Health says it's vitally important we all continue to observe social distancing, practice good hand hygiene and wear a face covering
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Isle of Wight council reviews strategic Public Health partnership with Hampshire County Council
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Isle of Wight Health Board pledges action for a smokefree public environment
