ANOTHER surge in positive Covid cases has been recorded today (Monday) on the Isle of Wight, taking the total for January beyond 1,000.

A total of 282 new cases have been recorded today following the 459 new cases recorded yesterday.

Today's figure takes the Island's cumulative total to 2,728 since the pandemic began and 1,049 in January alone. 

Isle of Wight County Press: Government data showing the Isle of Wight cases. There is a lag in the daily data, shown in grey.Government data showing the Isle of Wight cases. There is a lag in the daily data, shown in grey.

The rate per 100,000 people on the Isle of Wight is now 592.5, a large increase from yesterday's 426.7, but that data is five days behind. It puts us above average in the UK, and rising.

The Government's interactive map shows the extent of the cases here.

St Mary's Hospital is urging people to follow the guidelines and stay at home, while it looks after Covid patients.

Isle of Wight schools are now announcing their next moves, with many staff isolating, with our updated listed available to view online.