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The Cabinet member for public protection gave the example of a person in the queue at the chemist telling others they had tested positive for Covid-19. He went on to reinforce the message to Stay At Home
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Businesses that breach Covid regulations can be fined, in court, of up to £10,000
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Another rise in the number of positive Isle of Wight Coronavirus tests. Details within, including graphs with cases for the last two weeks and last two months
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The rescheduling of the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine has been designed to ensure more vulnerable people can be protected says the CCG
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This reader shares his and his wife's experience of receiving Covid vaccinations in Freshwater last weekend
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At last night's Scrutiny meeting Isle of Wight councillors had a chance to question the council's response to the pandemic. Read the details within
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Are you on the Isle of Wight and want to book a Covid / Coronavirus test? Here’s how
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Stephen Parker, the medical director of the Isle of Wight NHS trust, tells the Guardian he is planning “unthinkable options” after “astronomical” rise in infections
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News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
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Isle of Wight CCG are aware of people's frustration wanting to be vaccinated, but are asking Islanders to be patient and await their letter from the NHS
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Schools have seen more children attending during this lockdown than the first lockdown last year and Isle of Wight council are asking parents to consider whether it is possible for them to stay at home
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Another rise in the number of positive Isle of Wight Coronavirus tests. Details within, including graphs with cases for the last two weeks and last two months
