The Office for National Statistics reveals that in week 7 of 2021, four new deaths occurred where Coronavirus (Covid-19) was registered as the cause of death.
Three were reported in hospital and one in a care home.
Week 7 covers deaths that occurred up 19th February 2021 but were registered up to 27th February 2021.
Positive tests
In the last week (23rd Feb – 2nd Mar) the number of positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight increased by 27 – a rate per 100,000 population of 19.15.
Today (Tuesday) is the first day since mid-December where there have been no new positive tests.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began is now at 6,644 – a rate per 100,000 population of 4,712.06.
The latest R number for the South East remains at 0.7 to 0.9.
Age breakdown
The table below shows the breakdown in five-year age groups of positive Covid-19 tests between 11th-17th and 18th-24th Feb 2021.
| Age | 11th-17th Feb | 18th-24th Feb | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0_4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5_9 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 10_14 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 15_19 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| 20_24 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 25_29 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 30_34 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 35_39 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 40_44 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 45_49 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 50_54 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 55_59 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| 60_64 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 65_69 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 70_74 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 75_79 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 80_84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85_89 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 90+ | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 71 | 41 | -30 |
| 0_59 | 56 | 30 | -26 |
| 60+ | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Unassigned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last two weeks and two months
The graphs below show the changes to daily rates over the last two weeks and since end of October 2020.
Deaths
The Government Dashboard records no new deaths today within 28 days of positive test, meaning the cumulative total remains at 245 (as of 2nd Mar).
It records 7 new weekly deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate, with the cumulative total of 262.
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and with those who are working so hard to save lives.
Hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 16th February there were 26 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital, with 10 being admitted on 14th February.
Two of those 26 patients are relying on 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 reminding that only those with the specific Covid-19 symptoms should request a test – but if you are told to travel to mainland, ignore that and try again later 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.
Article edit
5.30pm 2nd Mar 2021 – Tuesday figures added
Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS
Image: United Nations under CC BY 2.0
