Two new cases of coronavirus have been added to the overall Isle of Wight total since the start of the pandemic.

According to data updated today (Friday), there have been 443 confirmed Covid-19 cases on the Island.

Today's cases were confirmed before September 7, however, and have only just been added to the total.

So far this month, there have been 11 cases.

In the whole of August there were 10 cases, according to the official figures. 

Earlier today, the government's scientific advisers warned the R number across the UK is now above one.

Read more: Covid-19: Coronavirus 'R rate' above one in UK

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