THERE have been a further 93 confirmed Covid-19 cases added to the Isle of Wight's total in today's update.

Data from Public Health England shows today's rise takes the Island's cumulative total cases to 19,655 since the pandemic began.

The rolling rate per 100,000 people, which is five days behind, dropped slightly from yesterday's 610, to 601.6.

It is significantly higher than the UK rate of 501.2.

Cases are highest in people aged under 49 in all age ranges, with those aged 50 and over showing the lowest numbers.

In just the last week, the Island has had 856 people confirmed as having Covid-19.

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