There has been a large jump in the number of daily positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight.
There were 178 new positive tests today (Friday) 96 more than yesterday’s daily rate of 82.
This takes the seven day rolling figure to 729 – a rate per 100,000 population of 517.02.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began now stands at 17,003 – a rate per 100,000 population of 12,058.87.
Watch the trend
The graph below shows the changes to rolling seven day figure 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.
Deaths
As of 19th November, the Government Dashboard records the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test was 302 – up two since Tuesday.
As of 5th November, the cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight was 332.
Covid patients in hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 16th November there were 18 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
The Government dashboard also reports five patients are relying on mechanical ventilation.
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.
Delta variant
Symptoms of the Delta variant have been described in the ZOE Symptom App as:
- Headaches
- Sore throats
- Runny noses
- Fever
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.
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