In the last week (12th to 18th October) the number of new positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight totalled 769 – a rate per 100,000 population of 545.39.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began now stands at 13,958 – a rate per 100,000 population of 9,899.29.
In the last week the latest R number for the South East was ‘0.9 to 1.1’, with a growth rate percentage per day of -1 to +2.
Update:
The number of daily positive Covid-19 tests for Tuesday was 95 – taking the rolling seven day figure to 762 – a rate per 100,000 of population of 540.43.
It takes the total since the pandemic began to 14,053 – a rate per 100,000 population of 9,966.67.
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.
| Age | 30th Sep - 6th Oct | 7th-13th Oct |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 | 401 | 373 |
| 20-59 | 303 | 314 |
| 60+ | 50 | 90 |
| 0_4 | 16 | 24 |
| 5_9 | 83 | 74 |
| 10_14 | 228 | 185 |
| 15_19 | 74 | 90 |
| 20_24 | 11 | 18 |
| 25_29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30_34 | 44 | 51 |
| 35_39 | 50 | 52 |
| 40_44 | 53 | 52 |
| 45_49 | 60 | 45 |
| 50_54 | 34 | 38 |
| 55_59 | 23 | 32 |
| 60_64 | 17 | 20 |
| 65_69 | 15 | 25 |
| 70_74 | 7 | 15 |
| 75_79 | 5 | 15 |
| 80_84 | 6 | 6 |
| 85_89 | 0 | 4 |
| 90+ | 0 | 5 |
Watch the trend
The graphic below shows the changes to rolling seven day figure over the last week – mouseover to see figures
The graphic below shows the changes to daily rates over the last three weeks – mouseover to see daily figures
Deaths
The Office for National Statistics report two deaths took place at the hospice during week 40 (deaths that occurred up to 8th October, but were registered up to 16th October 2021).
As of 18th October, the Government Dashboard records the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test is 288 – a rise of three since last week.
As of 8th October, the cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight rose by one to 319.
Covid patients in hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 12th October there were 16 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
The Government dashboard also reports four patients are relying on mechanical ventilation.
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
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
8.45am 20th Oct 2021 – Tuesday’s daily figures added
Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS
Image: Bermix Studio under CC BY 2.0
