There have been 117 new positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight today (Thursday) taking the weekly rolling rate to 795 – a rate per 100,000 population of 563.83.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began now stands at 20,094 – a rate per 100,000 population of 14,251.06.
It was only back in September that News OnTheWight reported that over 10,000 Islanders had tested positive at least once since the start of the pandemic.
Covid patients in hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 14th December there were 27 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
The Government dashboard also reports four patients are relying on mechanical ventilation.
Deaths
As of 16th December, the Government Dashboard records the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test was 314.
As of 3rd December, the cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight was 347.
Watch the trend
The graph below shows the changes to rolling seven day figure of positive Covid-19 tests over the last week – mouseover to see figures.
The graph below shows the changes to daily rates over the last three weeks – mouseover to see daily figures.
Only get tested on the Island
Residents are reminded that tests are available for those with Covid-19 symptoms and to ensure you are tested on the Isle of Wight.
The main symptoms of Coronavirus are:
- a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
- a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
- Most people with Coronavirus have at least one of these symptoms. Book via the NHS.
If you do not have symptoms but want to get tested, you can do this by picking up a test kit from a pharmacist or by ordering the home test kit. More details on the Keep the Island Safe Website.
Article edit
8.33am 17th Dec 2021 – Ref to 10,000 tests article added
Source: Covid Dashboard
Image: Martin Sanchez under CC BY 2.0
