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16 June 2021
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Keep the Island safe 

Thank you for all you have done so far to keep the Island safe. Please keep going.

On Monday evening Boris Johnson confirmed that Step Four of easing restrictions, which had been set for 21 June, would be put off until 19 July.

It's difficult for all of us, but it is more important than ever that we do whatever we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please remember the essentials:

Simon Bryant, the council's director of public health, said: "The delay in the easing of the lockdown roadmap is needed to enable more people to get vaccinated.

"We can’t afford for cases to increase. That’s why, even when everyone wants to get back to normal, it’s more important than ever that we remember hands, face, space, fresh air.

"Running alongside these daily actions we need to get regular LFT tests when we don’t have symptoms, self-isolate and get tested immediately when we do, and take up the vaccine when it’s offered.

"Every single act of care and caution keeps the virus on the back foot and every time someone does those simple basic things they are playing their part in countering COVID. Please keep it up."

Find out more about what has changed
Self Isolation support

 

Self-isolate, don't hesitate

As lockdown eases, there are more opportunities for everyone to get out and see each other again. This also increases the chance of transmitting the virus and therefore having to self-isolate.

It is so important that you self-isolate when required, to protect those around you.

We understand there may be a lot of stresses that come with self-isolation like finances, accessing medicine and food or walking your dog (just to name a few). Please don't let this put you off, support is available.

If you're worried about money because you've been asked to self-isolate or you need to look after a child who is self-isolating, check if you're eligible for financial support.

If you need help, please ask. Our COVID-19 helpline can help you. Call (01983) 823600 or email contact.centre@iow.gov.uk

Find more information on self-isolation preparation

COVID stats 15 June

 

Latest Island COVID-19 and vaccine statistics

These are the latest published vaccination and COVID-19 stats for the Isle of Wight, from NHS England and Public Health England, respectively. 

Cases are expected to fluctuate as we come out of lockdown and the government's programme of rapid response testing for people without symptoms is rolled out.

You can read the full report here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/covid19_data

The COVID-19 statistics for the Isle of Wight, published by Public Health England on 14 June 2021 at 4pm including data up to 13 June 2021.

The vaccination statistics for the Isle of Wight, published by NHS England on 10 June 2021 including data up to 6 June 2021.

The graphic shows:

  • 98,324 - The number of island residents who have received their first dose of the vaccine.
  • 81.842 - The number of island residents who have received their second dose of the vaccine.
  • 6,885 - The number of confirmed cases to date of Island residents who have received a positive COVID-19 test result since March 2020. This is based on the residential address of the person tested rather than where they are registered with a GP.
  • 13 - The number of positive cases in the seven-day period.
  • 9.2 - Weekly cases per 100,000. This is the number of Island residents who have received a positive COVID-19 test result in the seven-day period, divided by the total population of the Island.

Read the full COVID report