On Air Now Josh Beaven 7:00pm - Midnight Beyonce - Best Thing I Never Had Schedule

Coronavirus: Isle Of Wight's Rolling Rate Now Fourth Highest In UK

The Isle of Wight's rolling average coronavirus rate is now the fourth highest in the UK.

Another 235 cases have been recorded today (Friday), taking the total - since the start of the pandemic - to 5,005.

There have now been 3,326 COVID-19 cases recorded on the Isle of Wight this month (January).

In total, 134 people have now died on the Isle of Wight after testing positive for the illness. No deaths have been recorded in today's NHS England figures, however.

Earlier, Isle of Wight Radio revealed how the Island has been chosen for a 'long covid' centre. Find out what that is here.

The Isle of Wight's seven-day infection rate, per 100,000, has risen to 1,167.4 - the fourth highest in the UK.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to host a Government press conference from 5pm. You can watch that on Isle of Wight Radio's Facebook page. 

More from Isle of Wight News