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The new advice applies to GP surgeries, dentists, etc and is being brought back into place to protect patients and staff from new Omicron variants
Health and Social Care
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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.
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News OnTheWight shares a roundup of deaths, vaccinations, hospital admissions and positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns on the Isle of Wight
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Two weeks ago the hospital withdrew the need for face coverings, but have now made it mandatory for everyone to wear them. They explain why
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The council are not asking people to put their lives on hold again, but to remember to take those basic precautions that are known work against Covid
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The 12-strong volunteers from Beaulieu Respite covered all four days selling their trademark bees, bee sunglasses, wristbands and bopper and wing sets
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The open day will be an informal opportunity to pop along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake and find out how the Centre can support you
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As part of the World Wellbeing Week, leading specialist bike insurer cycleGuard has investigated the mental health benefits of cycling
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Open letter to the CEO of Isle of Wight NHS Trust explains why this reader believes there is still a need for face coverings at the hospital to protect the clinically extremely vulnerable immunosuppressed patients
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News OnTheWight shares a roundup of deaths, vaccinations, hospital admissions and positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns on the Isle of Wight
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The latest data showed that in the 25-49 year old age group on the Isle of Wight, 18,496 women were eligible but only 13,300 were screened
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Opening times for Riverside Vaccination Centre have changed - see below for details of new opening times for appointments and walk ins
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust scored above the national average in each area assessed, as well as scoring the highest mark in areas such as communication, involvement in decision making, governance and workforce
