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Coronavirus: Positive Tests For November Registered On Isle Of Wight

654 people have had positive coronavirus tests on the Isle of Wight, since the start of the pandemic.

According to official Government figures released today (Monday), ten more cases have been registered.

The Isle of Wight is classed as ‘Medium Risk’ in the Government's three-tier system but will join the rest of the nation in the second lockdown on Thursday.

We are being told to stay at home unless you are buying essentials, exercising once a day or if you cannot work from home.

It's thought the measures will last four weeks - but a cabinet minister has warned they could be extended beyond then if case numbers fail to decline.

At the end of September, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust said 63 people had recovered from the virus and been discharged from St Mary's Hospital.

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The Isle of Wight Council is advising us to follow the government guidelines: hands, face, space. 

  • Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser regularly.
  • Wear a face-covering where appropriate.
  • Keep space from other people; 2 metres or at least 1 metre apart.

If you or someone you know, displays any symptoms, no matter how mild, the council is urging you to get a free test by calling 119 or visiting NHS.uk

The council has also produced a self-isolation toolkit to help people prepare to self-isolate if they need to.

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