COVID-19

32 - that is the official number of confirmed coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight, according to Public Health England figures released this afternoon (Sunday). A total of 7 cases have been confirmed since yesterday with one of the youngest...

Despite the ongoing lockdown, Cowes Harbour is still open and ‘cannot refuse entry’ to vessels who need to go through or use the harbour unless the government orders it to close. Harbour users have been asked to follow government guidance...

Further changes have been made to the maternity services at the Isle of Wight’s only hospital. The team at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport has had to reduce the people coming to and from the ward, including going to scans...

As the coronavirus continues to spread, GP surgeries on the Isle of Wight are putting in measures to reduce all unnecessary visits. To reduce footfall through practices, most Isle of Wight doctors surgeries have closed their doors to patients but...

Police officers will use dispersal powers under the Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act in a bid to curb troublesome behaviour in Sandown over the past few days. Groups of people have been gathering around the area of Culver...

Another person has sadly died from coronavirus on the Isle of Wight, bringing the total number of deaths locally to 4, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has confirmed. The victim is said to be a man in his 90s....

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Isle of Wight has risen to 25, according to official Public Health England figures released this afternoon (Saturday). In the past 24 hours, the number of cases locally has risen...

An independent opticians in Ryde has been extending its services to support vulnerable people in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Team members at Ryde Opticians and Hearing Care, on Union Street, are delivering spectacles to those in need including...

Parents and carers are reminded that play areas on the Isle of Wight are closed while everyone should be staying safe and staying at home. Simon Bryant, Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight said: “We must all...

Firefighters are asking Islanders not to be complacent and step up their home safety while they are spending more time indoors. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of their advice to keep safe during the...