In the last week (29th Jun to 5th Jul) the number of positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on the Isle of Wight totalled 63 – a rate per 100,000 population of 44.68. This is the highest weekly rate since 22nd February 2021.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began is now at 6,998 – a rate per 100,000 population of 4,963.12.
The latest R number for the South East remains at 1.1 to 1.3 with a growth rate percentage per day of 2-5.
Update
The daily number of positive Covid-19 tests is 7 for today, changing the weekly rolling rate to 61, a rate per 100,000 of 43.26.
The cumulative total since the pandemic began is now at 7,005 – a rate per 100,000 population of 4,968.09.
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 report no new deaths for week 25 (deaths that occurred up to 25th June but were registered up to 3rd July 2021).
As of 28th June, the Government Dashboard recorded no new deaths within 28 days of a positive test, keeping the total at 256.
The cumulative number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate on the Isle of Wight remains at 291.
Hospital
The Covid dashboard shows that as of 29th June there are no patients being treated for Covid-19 at St Mary’s hospital.
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
5.45pm 6th Jul 2021 – Tuesday’s figures added
Source: Covid Dashboard and ONS
Image: United Nations under CC BY 2.0
