EIGHT people on the Isle of Wight have now died as a result of the coronavirus, the Isle of Wight NHS trust has confirmed.

The trust has today (Friday) confirmed that a man in his 50's with an underlying health condition has died.

Alistair Flowerdew, Medical Director at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at St Mary’s Hospital and had tested positive for COVID-19 has died.

“The gentleman was in his 50s and had underlying health conditions.

“His family has been informed and our thoughts and deepest condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.”