illustation of person having covid-19 test by United Nations

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, age breakdowns, deaths and hospitalisations (update 2)

In the last week (24th to 30th November 2021) the number of new positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight totalled 792 – a rate per 100,000 population of 561.70.

The cumulative total since the pandemic began now stands at 18,235 – a rate per 100,000 population of 12,932.62.

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.

Age11th-17th Nov18th-24th Nov
0_19280321
20-59337428
60+11686
0_42323
5_9112134
10_1496108
15_194956
20_242129
25_294535
30_344651
35_394953
40_443785
45_495575
50_544053
55_594447
60_643340
65_693522
70_742510
75_791310
80_8452
85_8941
90+11
Total733835

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 four deaths took place in hospital during week 46 (deaths that occurred up to 19th November, but were registered up to 27th November).

As of 29th November, the Government Dashboard records the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test was 306.

As of 12th November, the cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight was 336.

Covid patients in hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 23rd November there were 17 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.

The Government dashboard also reports five 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
6.45pm 30th Nov 2021 – Tuesday figures added
10.30am 1st Dec 2021 – Weekly death figures added

Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS

Image: United Nations under CC BY 2.0