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Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, age breakdowns, deaths and hospitalisations (updated)

In the last week (12th to 18th January 2022) the number of new positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight totalled 880 – a rate per 100,000 population of 624.11.

The cumulative total since the pandemic began now stands at 25,019 – a rate per 100,000 population of 17,743.97.

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Age breakdown
The table below shows the breakdown of positive Covid-19 tests over the last two weeks for under 20s, 20-59 year olds and 60+.

Five-year age groups also included below those.

Age31st Dec-5th Jan6th-12th Jan 22
0_19181240
20-59699563
60+190153
0_42323
5_93466
10_144882
15_197669
20_2410891
25_2910978
30_3410372
35_397861
40_448671
45_496865
50_547184
55_597641
60_646349
65_694628
70_744327
75_792219
80_841010
85_89413
90+27
Total1070956

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
The Office for National Statistics report 4 new deaths in hospital during week 1 (deaths that occurred up to 7th January, but were registered up to 15th January 2022).

As of 7th January, the cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight was 364, up two from last week.

As of 18th January 2022, the Government Dashboard records the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test was 327, up three from last week.

Covid patients in hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 11th January 2022 there were 22 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital. Down five from last week.

The Government dashboard also reports two patients are relying on mechanical ventilation, down one from last week.

Vaccinations
The number of Covid-19 vaccinations given on the Isle of Wight totals 307,842.

The total number of people who have received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, reported up to 16th January 2022 was 113,064.

The total number of people who have received the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine, reported up to 16th January 2022 was 106,527.

The total number of people who have received a booster or third dose of Covid-19 vaccine, reported up to 16th January 2022 was 88,251.

Live map
An interactive map shows how many ‘cases’ per area of the Island. This has a function where you can tap in your postcode and it will take you to your vicinity. It’s not always fully up to date, so you need to check the date of the data.

Test results for those from the mainland using the IW Test Centre are not included in the figures for the Island.

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

Omicron variant
Symptoms of the Omicron variant have been described in the ZOE Symptom App as:

  • Runny nose
  • Headache
  • Fatigue (mild or severe)
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat

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
6.25pm 18th Jan 2022 – Tuesday’s figures added

Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS

Image: Susan Yin under CC BY 2.0