FURTHER cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data.

Public Health England figures released today (Friday) show 38 new cases.

Yesterday, 85 new cases were confirmed, and 75 the day before.

The total number of Isle of Wight cases, since the start of the pandemic, now stands at 7,715.

The Island's rolling average per 100,000 people, in the seven days to July 18, was 261.7.

Yesterday, in the seven days to July 17, that figure was 249.7.

To view the government's interactive map, visit www.coronavirus.data.gov.uk

Earlier today, it was revealed a Newport cafe has been forced to close until further notice, after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

As the County Press reported yesterday, one Covid-positive patient is in the Intensive Care Unit at St Mary's Hospital.