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Isle Of Wight Records Lowest Daily Coronavirus Case Rise This Year

The Isle of Wight has recorded its lowest daily rise in coronavirus cases this year.

An additional three COVID-19 cases of have been recorded today (Tuesday). That is also down on yesterday's (Sunday's) total of 15.

The Isle of Wight's rolling coronavirus rate continues to remain below the national average.

As of today, the Island's rolling rate has fallen at 136.8. Yesterday (Monday), it was at 149.5. 

The UK average is 199.4 per 100,000.

The seven-day rolling rate is used to measure patterns or trends in the Government's coronavirus figures.

Of the 6,411 positive results recorded on the Island since the start of the pandemic, 4,539 came last month (January). 

Since the start of the pandemic, coronavirus has been mentioned on the death certificates of 224 Islanders.

Another 13 deaths have been recorded today - 10 in care homes and three in hospital.

Yesterday, Isle of Wight Radio exclusively revealed how 93% of Islanders, aged over 80, have now been vaccinated.

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