From Tuesday 6th October to Monday 12th October the number of positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight increased by 30, a rate per 100,000 population of 21.277.
This brings the cumulative total to 506, a rate per 100,000 population of 356.9. The latest R number for the South East remains at 1.2-1.4.
Update
Figures released in the afternoon of 13th October see the cumulative total of positive tests increase to 509 with a rate per 100,000 population of 359.
Test results for those from the mainland using the IW Test Centre are not included in the figures for the Island.
Live maps of positive tests
An interactive map of cases on the Isle of Wight shows that the Ventnor, Wroxall and St Lawrence area has four positive tests this week. The remaining 26 cases are spread across the Island, but it’s not clear where as they only show up on the map if over two per area.
No new deaths
The Office for National Statistics reveals that in week 40 there have been no new deaths where Coronavirus (Covid-19) was registered as the cause of death.
That means the total of deaths where Covid-19 is stated on the death certificate remains at 88.
Deaths: Where C19 named on death certificate
The figure was made up of 40 deaths in hospital, three deaths at home, one at the hospice and 44 deaths in care homes.
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and with the care and NHS staff who continue to work hard to help save lives.
Article edit
4pm 13th Oct 2020 – Interactive map added
6pm 13th Oct 2020 – Latest figures added
4pm 30th Dec 2020 – Amendment made to cumulative death rate
Image: United Nations covid response under CC BY 2.0