ANOTHER person has died in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 on the Isle of Wight, according to data published today (Sunday).
The latest information shows the latest death occurred February 12.
In all, 138 people have now died at St Mary's Hospital since the pandemic started, after testing positive for Covid-19, or where it was mentioned on their death certificate.
A tenth care home death for the past week was added to the overall tally on Tuesday, dating back to January.
Ten new care home Covid deaths announced on the Island
The Isle of Wight continues to record new cases, including 14 yesterday (Saturday). New data will be published at 4pm.
Community Covid testing ready to be rolled out on Isle of Wight
The Island's rolling average rate of cases per 100,000 has fallen well below the national average of 167.6, standing at 122.7 as of yesterday's update.
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