The number of confirmed Isle of Wight Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases has increased from 146 to 155 since Wednesday.
Update:
5.40pm 11th May – The total number has been reduced to 154. This usually means that someone on the previous count has been reallocated to the NHS Trust of their primary residence.
Anecdotally there are more cases of Coronavirus in the community – including in care homes – with Island residents who are showing symptoms self-isolating.
The statistics
As of 5th May, 25 people admitted to St Mary’s Hospital to have tested positive for Covid-19 have recovered and been discharged.
A total of 29 people have sadly died at St Mary’s Hospital after being tested for Covid-19. There have been six deaths outside the hospital setting.
It’s been five days since the Government and NHSX launched the Contact Tracing App on the Isle of Wight. By Thursday morning 28 people had logged symptoms via the App.
The stats explained
A breakdown of national figures can be found on the Covid-19 Dashboard.
See OnTheWight’s explainer article on understanding the Covid-19 figures that are released by NHS England and Public Health England.
Residents continue to be urged to remain at home in order to stay safe and help the NHS save lives.
Government Covid-19 guidance: Stay alert and stay safe
Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently (video tips).
Social distancing
It is recommended that you maintain at least a two metre gap (about 6.5ft) from people who are not from your household.
Seeking advice
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service that can tell if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
