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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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After Isle of Wight Festival had taken place, News OnTheWight asked whether any Festival goers had been turned away for not meeting proper Covid status. It took a while, but we finally got the answer
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Health chief urges people to carry on following good hand hygiene, using face coverings, ventilating spaces and questioning whether they have let the ‘right behaviours lapse'
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Just under 50 per cent of 12 to 15-year-olds have received a Covid jab, which has concerned the senior officer for the Island’s vaccination programme
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In a report going to cabinet next week, the council has said prior to the partnership its public health function was not performing, nor fulfilling its duties, due to a lack of specialist staff
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Health Chief for the Isle of Wight says it's likely that Omicron will become the dominant variant over the coming weeks
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Cllr Love not only urges Islanders to avoid stockpiling Lateral Flow Tests, but he also advises minimising hugs and kisses over the festive New Year
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"Make the most of the bank holiday weekend, but please do it in as safe a way as possible" is the advice from health chief ahead of New Year's Eve parties or get togethers this weekend
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The rules from Tuesday about getting a PCR test if you have had a positive lateral flow test change. See the details within
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There is a total funding pot of £50,000 available for Financial Year 2022/2023 and organisations/groups can apply for one-off grant funding of up to £5,000
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"Continued small actions will really help stop the spread, support the NHS and protect more vulnerable people” says health boss
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The Island's approach to mental health and well being was highlighted by the Covid pandemic. Simon Bryant explains more in his third annual report
