COVID-19

The Isle of Wight Festival says that at this moment in time the event will go ahead in 2020 as planned. With talk of large gatherings being banned by the Government in a bid to slow down the spread of...

The Isle of Wight's destination management organisation, Visit Isle of Wight, has commented on the ongoing situation surrounding coronavirus. Island businesses and visitors are being urged to follow the guidelines laid down by health officials in a bid to help...

The best thing that people can do to protect themselves and other people is to wash their hands regularly - that is the message from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust as they issue updated advice on coronavirus. With 87...

Footballers and officials playing in the Sydenhams Wessex League have been banned from shaking hands over coronavirus fears. Newport IW FC, Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics have been hit by the suspension of handshakes, which has come into effect...

Events involving large numbers of people could be banned by the Government if the coronavirus situation in the UK worsens, it has been confirmed today (Sunday). Health Secretary Matt Hancock has not ruled out following in Switzerland's footsteps by putting...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely underwent a round of questioning by children from Carisbrooke Primary’s Pupil Parliament when he visited the school yesterday (Friday). The pupil parliament group – which consisted of approximately 20 children – invited Bob to...

Staff and facilities at St Mary's Hospital are being prepared for the possibility that the coronavirus could make its way to the Isle of Wight - but all steps are simply precautionary at this moment in time. A 'pod' has...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Dave Stewart, has today (Monday) advised Island residents that they are able to keep up to date with information on coronavirus by checking government webpages. The virus is spreading across the...