In the last week (28th Sept – 4th October) the number of new positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight totalled 706 (171 more than last week’s figure) – a rate per 100,000 population of 500.71.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began now stands at 12,369 – a rate per 100,000 population of 8,772.34.
In the last week the latest R number for the South East was ‘0.8 to 1.1’, with a growth rate percentage per day of -4 to +1.
Watch the trend
The graphic below shows the changes to daily rates over the last three weeks – mouseover to see daily figures
Deaths
The Office for National Statistics report seven deaths took place (one at a care home hospice and six in hospital) during week 38 (deaths that occurred up to 24th September, but were registered up to 2nd October 2021).
As of 4th October, the Government Dashboard records the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test is 283 – a rise of nine since last week.
As of 17th September, the cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight rose by two to 306.
Covid patients in hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 28th September there were 21 patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
The Government dashboard also reports one patient 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.
Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS
Image: United Nations under CC BY 2.0
