COVID-19
Here you will find all the news and information reported by Island Echo relating to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. In total, over 1,700 articles were published during the pandemic.
DISTILLERY TO DISTRIBUTE LOCALLY CREATED HAND SANITISER FROM THE END OF THIS WEEK
In a display of ‘true island spirit’, the Isle of Wight Distillery team has turned its expertise and knowledge to the production of hand sanitiser for locals in need. The hand sanitiser has been created using a World Health Organisation...
Read moreDetailsFLOATING BRIDGE TO OPERATE FOR KEY WORKERS ONLY
The Isle of Wight Council has announced that as of 05:00 tomorrow morning (Wednesday) the Cowes Floating Bridge will only be operating for key workers and emergency services. Reducing the service provided between East Cowes and Cowes is to ensure that...
Read moreDetailsMP HAS ASKED FERRY COMPANIES TO START TALKING
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written to the 3 ferry companies to request that they now begin communicating with each other to put resilience plans in place. In his letter Mr Seely said he had spoken with Transport Minister,...
Read moreDetailsCAFFE ISOLA DONATE UNUSED LOCAL MILK TO FRESHWATER CARE HOME
Caffe Isola's Larry Burgess and his 2 little helpers have been raising smiles in Freshwater this morning (Tuesday) by donating 12 bottles of Isle of Wight milk to a local care home. With no option but to close their doors...
Read moreDetailsGOVERNMENT CONFIRMS COUNCIL TAX RELIEF FOR VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick MP has confirmed the Government’s £500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus. The Government has set out that the Hardship Fund,...
Read moreDetailsCREMATORIUM FUNERALS LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE ONLY
The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that funerals held at the Isle of Wight Crematorium are now limited to just 10 people overall. Only close family members are now permitted to attend services at the Wootton-based crem. In addition,...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT CHAMBER BOSS SAYS HE WELCOMES GOVERNMENT’S PACKAGE OF SUPPORT
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has always been the voice of Island businesses, representing hundreds of member businesses and in turn, many thousands of employees. Now, during this time of crisis, the Chamber has taken the lead in...
Read moreDetailsSEAMSTRESSES URGENTLY NEEDED TO CREATE ADDITIONAL NHS SCRUBS
Seamstresses on the Isle of Wight are being urgently sought to help supply the NHS with scrubs by transforming surplus material. Those with the experience and skills required, who maybe find themselves at a loose end due to the lockdown, are...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL TIP CLOSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AS PART OF GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN
The Isle of Wight Council and Amey have confirmed that Lynnbottom Tip at Downend and Afton Marsh tip in Freshwater have been closed with immediate effect. It has been jointly agreed that the instruction from the Government requires the temporary...
Read moreDetailsMP ASSURED OVER VITAL SUPPLIES FOR THE ISLAND
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has been assured by the Government that it is listening to the Island’s concerns over ferries and medical supplies. Speaking in the House of Commons last night (Monday 23rd March) Mr Seely demanded action...
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