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News of a possible vaccine for Covid-19 was discussed at a council meeting this morning with details of how the vaccination programme would be rolled out across the Isle of Wight
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Only 2.6 per cent of those tested on the Isle of Wight in last seven days for Covid-19 were positive
Of all those tested for Covid-19 in the last seven days, only 2.6 per cent tested positive, it was revealed in today's Local Outbreak Engagement Board meeting
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At the start of September, the Isle of Wight's weekly rate of new infections was 3.1 cases per 100,000 population, but has now risen to 45.39 cases per 100,000
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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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Islanders are thanked for helping to keep the level of Coronavirus on the Island one the lowest across the nation, but urged to not become complacent with social distancing measures
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Following the national push for people to have flu jabs this year in light of Covid-19, some people on the Island have struggled to find one.
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The Director of Public Health says "[there is] a cause for concern as there are vulnerable residents in care homes but are we even more concerned? No."
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The man in charge of Community Safety for the Isle of Wight council told attendees at an online business meeting yesterday that there has only been one new case of Covid-19 on the Island in the last week. It led to a great deal of confusion for those listening in
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Figures from the Isle of Wight Council show just under 200 referrals had been logged from Mainland address since 23rd September
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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 Chair of the Scrutiny Committee explained that he'd been advised to travel to Lewisham to get a Coronavirus test.
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The Isle of Wight Director of Public Health says that with both the flu virus and Covid-19 circulating, flu immunisation is more important than ever to reduce infections, protect each other and save lives
