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Isle Of Wight Won't Be Coronavirus 'Hotspot' Next Month, Experts Predict

Experts are predicting the Isle of Wight will not be a coronavirus 'hotspot' next month, when schools are expected to fully reopen.

A map, published by Imperial College London, looks at areas where levels of infection are estimated to be high by March 8.

Regions are assessed by their weekly reported cases per 100,000 population and future probabilities are calculated on the basis that there are no changes in interventions (for example, local lockdowns).

If an area has a reproduction rate (R number) above one with a probability level of 90%, it means there is an increasing risk of new infections.

By March 7, the map shows the Isle of Wight to have a 4% probability of more than 50 cases per week. The probability of having 100 cases per week is 0%.

On February 7, it was estimated there would be a 100% chance of the Island having more than 100 cases per week.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce his roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions later today.

As part of the plans, it is thought schools could start reopening from March 8.

The Island's rate of infection has fallen to 56.4 per 100,000 population. An additional six cases were recorded yesterday (Sunday).

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