Isle of Wight health

Children who are identified as coming into contact with the affected member of staff are advised to self isolate for eight days

For those on low incomes who will have to self isolate the Government will be providing £500 lump sum payments via the local authority. Read the details of the changes and how it could affect you

The MS Society Isle of Wight Group have been recognised for their work providing emotional, financial and wellbeing support to those affected by Multiple Sclerosis on the Island

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

With the risk factor increasing from low to medium on the Test and Trace App, News OnTheWight sought clarification from the Isle of Wight council as to why this was happening. Here’s what they told us

The Government still haven't released stats about the usage of the App during the Isle of Wight trial, but thank Islanders for their part

Isle of Wight residents running the Isle of Wight Test and Trace App had a notification on their phone today that the ‘Area risk level’ changed from low to Medium. This is what we know so far

News OnTheWight had to resort to asking Bob Seely to get usage numbers on the v2 Test and Trace App, after being stonewalled by the Government team. Twenty days later, on the eve of the National rollout, even our MP can’t get them.

St Mary's say they are doing every possible to help increase capacity in the operating theatres to help reduce the waiting lists, but some patients may have to wait over a year for surgery

Without immediate action, the nation could see 50,000 cases per day by mid-October say the medical and scientific officers. The PM says these measures could be in place for six months

An Isle of Wight high school is asking all Year 9 pupils to self isolate for 14 days after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19. Details within