The Isle of Wight Council has issued advice for the community during a time of heightened Covid cases.
The Council recommends the following steps:
• Ventilation is vital. Meet outside if you can as Covid-19 spreads far more easily indoors.
• Limit close contact with people you don’t usually live with. one in three people don’t have symptoms and could be passing on the virus without realising.
• Face masks help protect other people, including those at risk of serious illness. It is a legal requirement for face coverings to be worn in shops, on public transport and in most indoor settings including theatres and cinemas.
• Wash your hands regularly with soap or hand sanitiser.
• Take an LFT test before you go out. If the result is positive, isolate and book a PCR test.
Simon Bryant, director of public health for the Isle of Wight, said:
“I can’t emphasise enough how these simple infection prevention measures can help stop the spread of COVID-19. Make the most of the bank holiday weekend, but please do it in as safe a way as possible.”
Councillor Karl Love, Cabinet lead for Public Health, said: “I wish everyone a very happy New Year but as you have fun, please remember to keep your hugs and kisses for those closest to you.”
Keeptheislandsafe.org is the Island’s website for Covid-19 information and support.