The Office for National Statistics reveals that in week 8 of 2021, two new deaths occurred where Coronavirus (Covid-19) was registered as the cause of death.
One was reported in hospital and one in a care home.
Week 8 covers deaths that occurred up 26th February 2021 but were registered up to 6th March 2021.
Positive tests
In the last week (2nd – 8th March) the number of positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight increased by 12 – a rate per 100,000 population of 8.51.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began is now at 6,657 – a rate per 100,000 population of 4,721.28.
The latest R number for the South East has reduced to 0.6 to 0.8.
Age breakdown
The table below shows the breakdown in five-year age groups of positive Covid-19 tests between 18th – 24th February and 25th February – 3rd March 2021.
| Age | 18th-24th Feb | 25th Feb - 3rd Mar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0_4 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 5_9 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 10_14 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15_19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20_24 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 25_29 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 30_34 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 35_39 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 40_44 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 45_49 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| 50_54 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 55_59 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 60_64 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| 65_69 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 70_74 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| 75_79 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 80_84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85_89 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 90+ | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Total | 41 | 13 | -28 |
| 0_59 | 30 | 13 | -17 |
| 60+ | 11 | 0 | -11 |
| 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 one new death today within 28 days of positive test, meaning the cumulative total remains at 248 (as of 9th March).
It records 6 new weekly deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate, with the cumulative total of 267 (as of 26th February).
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 2nd March there were 16 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
Three of those 16 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
7.25pm 9th Mar 2021 – Today’s figures added
Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS
Image: United Nations under CC BY 2.0
