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Confirmed: Isle Of Wight In Government's Tier 1 Coronavirus Category

The Isle of Wight WILL fall into the Government's Tier 1 category, after MPs unsurprisingly voted to approve plans this evening (Tuesday).

The new system has been approved by 291 votes to 78.

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely voted in favour of plans, as previously reported. 

It means Islanders will be able to meet in groups of up to six people from tomorrow (Wednesday).

Some businesses and venues can also remain open, in a COVID secure manner.

Under Tier 1 rules, pubs and restaurants on the Island will be able to stay open until 11pm with table service only. They will also be allowed to serve just alcohol to customers. Venues in Tier 2 will only be able to do so if customers order a 'substantial meal'. 

In an effort to stagger departure, last orders must be made by 10pm.

The Isle of Wight is just of three areas across the country to fall into the category, alongside Cornwall and the Scilly Isles. 

The Island has now registered 971 cases, since the start of the pandemic.

St Mary's Hospital has now recorded 49 deaths, as a result of the virus. It takes the total number of deaths on the Island to 97, including care home and community data. 

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