AS THE Island remains in the ever-tightening grip of the pandemic, a further 16 positive Covid-19 cases have been recorded, the latest figures this afternoon (Saturday) have revealed.

It means the Island's total since March stands at 913, of which 285 cases have been recorded this month alone — this despite Health Secretary Matt Hancock's assertion the second peak is 'flattening'.

Isle of Wight County Press: The latest graphic showing the 'flattening' trend of Covid-19 casesThe latest graphic showing the 'flattening' trend of Covid-19 cases