COVID-19

People not exercising after the COVID pandemic could cost the Isle of Wight council £1.3million in this financial year. Following a long period where the council’s 1Leisure facilities were closed, under government restrictions, the services are now struggling to recover...

The Isle of Wight public health boss is urging Isle of Wight Festival-goers to take precautions and minimise the spread of COVID-19, to reduce the impact on the Island’s already under-pressure NHS. As part of his safety advice, Simon Bryant,...

The Island’s top NHS boss has said she feels like a ‘party pooper’ for the Isle of Wight Festival but has warned of the expected increase of COVID cases on the already stretched health services. Having seen a summer surge...

St Mary's Hospital is seeing an increasing number of COVID-19 patients being admitted, with many of those describes as 'very sick' confirmed as being unvaccinated. More than 30 people with COVID-19 are being treated at the Island's only hospital, which...

As children on the Isle of Wight head back to school after a turbulent 18 months following the height of the Covid pandemic, schools will be focusing on ways for students to catch up while keeping everyone safe. Scotland saw...

100,000 Islanders are now double vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest official figures from NHS England. A total of 99,574 people had received both of their vaccinations as of Sunday (29th August), with around 1,000 more people visiting a...

A report to the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet reveals the scale of government funding that was needed to support Isle of Wight firms through the COVID pandemic crisis.   The Isle of Wight Council has paid out a total of...

Invitations to get a COVID-19 vaccine are landing on the doormats of all 16 and 17-year-olds across the Isle of Wight in an effort to boost take-up in this age group. Over 61,465 people aged 16 and 17 in the...

The number of people being referred to mental health services on the Isle of Wight in a single month has increased by 40% year on year, but fewer people are actually in contact with mental health professionals, according to figures...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has revealed the findings from its candid COVID survey, shedding light onto how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted young Islanders’ mental health and emotional wellbeing. 910 young people aged 11-25 from across the Island...