In the last week (11th-17th May) the number of positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight increased by 13 – a rate per 100,000 population of 9.22.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began is now at 6,834 – a rate per 100,000 population of 4,846.81.
The latest R number for the South East has reduced to 0.8-1.0.
Reporting the daily updates
The Island will continue to see some daily rises in positive test numbers as more people are being tested, including school children and parents, asymptomatic testing and workplace testing.
However, News OnTheWight will only report daily updates to the figures if the daily number of positive Covid-19 tests is ten or above.
Age breakdown
The table below shows the breakdown in five-year age groups of positive Covid-19 tests between 29th April to 5th May and 6th to 12th May 2021.
| Age | 29th Apr - 5th May | 6th to 12th May | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0_4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 5_9 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10_14 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 15_19 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| 20_24 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 25_29 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 30_34 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 35_39 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 40_44 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 45_49 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 50_54 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 55_59 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 60_64 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 65_69 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 70_74 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 75_79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 80_84 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 85_89 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 90+ | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Total | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| 0_59 | 13 | 15 | 2 |
| 60+ | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Unassigned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Watch the trend
The graphs below show the changes to daily rates over the last two weeks and since end of October 2020
Deaths
The Office for National Statistics reveals that in week 18 of 2021, no new deaths were recorded where Coronavirus (Covid-19) was registered as the cause of death.
Week 18 covers deaths that occurred up 7th May 2021, but were registered up to 15th May 2021.
In the last week the Government Dashboard recorded one new death within 28 days of positive test, meaning the cumulative rises to 259.
The cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight remains at 288.
Hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 11th May there was one patient being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
That patient was not using mechanical ventilation.
Live map
An interactive map now shows how many ‘cases’ per area of the Island. This has a new 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.
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.
Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS
Image: Martin Sanchez under CC BY 2.0
