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55 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus On Isle Of Wight

The number of coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight now stands at 55, according to Public Health England (PHE). As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, that figure had stood at 56 as of Monday (13). However, yesterday (Tuesday) the confirmed number dropped to 53, before again rising to 55 today (Wednesday). PHE says it sometimes reallocates confirmed cases to other NHS Trusts across the country. "Such movements are the result of administrative changes by statisticians linked to updates on the home address of cases. "Initial test are sometimes based on the requesting hospital or lab but when the statisticians receive more detailed information of someone’s home address they reallocate the case to the correct local authority." Meanwhile, there are now 12 confirmed deaths on the Isle of Wight, as Isle of Wight Radio reported earlier today. 13 people who had coronavirus have recovered, according to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Government advice We’re told to continue following the government’s instructions to help save lives: Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home). If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times. Wash your hands as soon as you get home.

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