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Isle Of Wight Confirmed Positive Coronavirus Cases Stands At 17

Isle of Wight Radio has been told that the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus on the Island stands at 17. Earlier today (Wednesday), Public Health England revealed the figure was 14. But Isle of Wight Radio can confirm that number is 17, following further tests in the last 24 hours or so. Staff at St Mary’s Hospital are understood to have been made aware of the figure. Meanwhile, configuration of hospital wards is continuing to take place to accommodate more coronavirus patients. Members of the public are also being urged to follow Government instructions about social distancing measures and to only leave home if it is deemed ‘absolutely essential’.

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