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Coronavirus: More Than 100 Cases Confirmed On Isle Of Wight

The Isle of Wight has recorded an additional 138 cases of coronavirus.

That number is up on yesterday's total of 66.

Of the 5,529 cases recorded on the Island since the start of the pandemic, 3,850 have come this month (January). 

Figures released today (Wednesday) show the rate of new cases on the Island is continuing to fall however.

The Island's seven-day rolling average, per 100,00, is now at 710.3 - yesterday it was at 778.7.

Just days ago the Island had the UK's fourth highest average rate. It now has the 29th highest.

The rolling rate measures patterns or trends in the Government's coronavirus figures.

A further three coronavirus patients have passed away at St Mary's Hospital, according to data released today.

It takes the Isle of Wight's monthly (January) death toll, when combined with fatalities in the community, to 38.

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