In the last week (17th to 23rd August) the number of new positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight totalled 584 – a rate per 100,000 population of 414.18.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began now stands at 9,452 – a rate per 100,000 population of 6,703.55.
The latest R number for the South East has risen in the last week to 0.9 to 1.2, with a growth rate percentage per day of -2 to +3.
Update:
The number of daily positive Covid tests for Tuesday is 55, taking the rolling weekly figure down to 576 – a rate per 100,000 population of 408.51.
This makes the cumulative total since the pandemic began 9,507 – a rate per 100,000 population of 6,742.55.
Watch the trend
The graphic below shows the changes to daily rates over the last three weeks (click on image to see larger version).
Deaths
The Office for National Statistics report no new deaths took place during week 32 (deaths that occurred up to 13th August but were registered up to 21st August 2021).
As of 24th August, the Government Dashboard recorded one new death within 28 days of a positive test, taking the total to 260.
As of 13th August, the cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight rose to 296.
Covid patients in hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 17th August there were 8 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
The Government dashboard also reports one patient 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 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
3pm 24th Aug 2021 – Death data for Week 32 added
8pm 24th Aug 2021 – Tuesday’s daily numbers added
Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS
Image: Martin Sanchez under CC BY 2.0
