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Hero NHS doctors, nurses and staff that have died on the frontline of the coronavirus battle
Yet this list is still likely to be missing many of the true number of workers who have died
04:00, 6 FEB 2021
Ann Shepherd who died after contracting the Covid-19 virus (Image: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS)
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Covid: could Britain have been more like New Zealand? Linda Geddes
(Video by Evening Standard)
The UK’s physical isolation sets it apart from its continental neighbours, but could its island status have protected it from the full horror of Covid-19, had it closed borders in early 2020, as New Zealand and Taiwan did?
Both have been applauded for their efficient handling of the pandemic, with just 33 Covid-19 deaths between them. Other island nations such as Tonga, in the South Pacific Ocean, have reported no infections.
“To be an island in 2020 or 2021 is probably the greatest geographical gift you could have,” said Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh.
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Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Spit In A Tube Saliva Testing Coming To Isle Of Wight Secondary Schools
By Oliver Dyer
The COVID-19 programme, aimed at increasing asymptomatic testing, is being rolled out across the Island and Hampshire.
A trial has already taken place in Southampton schools and the University of Southampton.
It is to open to all Island secondary schools and the Isle of Wight College, although taking part is optional says the Isle of Wight Council.
A local authority spokesperson said:
“The Isle of Wight Council is currently working with the University Hospital Southampton to introduce Saliva Testing to all secondary schools who wish to participate and the Isle of Wight College.