Delay to stage 4 of the Roadmap

Most of the anticipated easing of restrictions are delayed until 19 July. This is to monitor infections and hospitalisation data and continue the vaccination rollout.

The exceptions are for weddings and funerals, which can still go ahead with more than 30 guests, but social distancing must remain in place. Some pilot events (e.g. Euro 2020; some theatrical performances) will still take place

Read more about the current restrictions on the government website.

Prevention

It is vital to keep following the rules of hands, face, space and fresh air – this will help keep the Island safe.

If you’re going out, keep a safe distance from people who aren’t friends and family.

Wear a face covering when required or where social distancing is difficult.

Meet outside where possible. Stick to six people or two households when meeting indoors and let fresh air in.

Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are now being offered to UK adults age 18 and over. Please book via the NHS UK website or by calling 119.

The government aim by 19 July is:

• for all UK adults aged 18+ to have been offered their first vaccine.
• for two thirds of adults to have been offered both doses.

Vaccines have been shown to be effective against all variants. It is important to have both doses for full protection.

It is not too late for older people to get their first dose. Please encourage friends, family and colleagues to get vaccinated.

COVID case and vaccination data

Weekly data is published on Isle of Wight Council’s Facebook page on a Tuesday.
Data published on Tuesday 15 June 2021: https://www.facebook.com/isleofwightcouncil/posts/4087192324669634

Testing is still vital

If you don’t have COVID-19 symptoms please take a twice weekly rapid response Lateral Flow Test (LFT). Tests are free and can be taken in store or collected from pharmacies. Use your postcode and this map to find your nearest participating pharmacy. Please report test results whether negative or positive.

If you have symptoms you must self-isolate and book a PCR test. The ZOE COVID symptom study suggests that Delta variant symptoms may also include headaches, a sore throat, and a runny nose.

Self-isolation

Self-isolation can be very difficult especially if you have financial, work, family or mental health worries. Help is available via the Isle of Wight COVID-19 helpline on 01983 823600 or by emailing [email protected]

If you’re worried about money because you’ve been asked to self-isolate, or you need to look after a child who is self-isolating, financial support is available via the Isle of Wight Council website.

Self-isolation is a legal requirement If you test positive for coronavirus or have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

More online information about self-isolation is available.

Thank you for all you do to #KeepTheIslandSafe

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The Accessible/Baby changing toilet cubicle at Seagrove Bay is temporarily locked due to vandalism – the alternative cubicle remains open.

Engineers are already engaged with assessing the damage and the best course of action for re-opening the cubicle safely. We will re-open the cubicle as soon as possible.

N&S PC – 15.06.21

Following a safety inspection, the play area is closed on Health & Safety grounds whilst repairs are carried out.

We apologise for the temporary loss of this facility and we aim to have it open again by the weekend or as soon as it is safe to do so.

N&S PC – 07/06/2021

In response to multiple instances of trees being felled in the local area, a group of like-minded individuals are forming a group of ‘Tree Guardians’ to keep an eye on the trees in their area of the villages – if you would like to become part of the collective, please contact the clerk here: [email protected] and your details can be passed onto fellow members.

Vaccination Transport Support For Those Who Cannot Get To Their Appointments

With second vaccination jabs about to start happening for older and less mobile members of our community – the Optio Voluntary Car Service is available Island Wide to help those in need.

If you are aware of anyone struggling and in need of transport to get their appointment, please encourage residents to call the Optio helpline on 01983 522226, where free return transportation will be provided, subject to availability of volunteer drivers.

The Optio telephone line is open from 9.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday

Transport availability will cover Monday to Sunday all throughout the day.

Passengers should be able to walk from their door to the car and be able to get in and out of it – on their own.

Seaview and Nettlestone Parish Council convened an Emergency meeting of the Parish council (23rd February 2021) to consider proposing Eddington Road as an Asset of Community Value, following the Isle of Wight Council identifying the site as potential land for development.

Barry Elliott, Chairman of the Parish Council said ‘We wanted to ensure the views of the residents and the community are heard in this process, and are very concerned about the implications of what is being proposed by the IW Council’.

The Local Residents Association have voiced concerns over the Local Authority’s handling of the process and the Parish Council have been critical of the lack of community engagement.

Cllr Elliott added ‘Although we welcome the March Q & A session with the Leader of the Council, this should have happened earlier and we should have been more involved – the implications of what is being proposed is significant, and could have negative consequences for this and neighbouring areas’.

The Council heard from local residents and the Ward Councillor – Cllr Reg Barry and everyone agreed that the proposed 90-100 units were too many for the community. The members resolved to nominate the Eddington Road site as an Asset of Community Value.