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Children's services on the Island have issued important guidance on what to do if you are worried a child or young person could be at risk of abuse during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.

Army personnel have been deployed on the Isle of Wight to help with the reconfiguration of St Mary’s hospital as part of the national planned mutual aid arrangements for military support for major incidents.

Island schools will continue to provide emergency childcare cover over the two-week Easter holidays so key workers can continue to provide vital services in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Parents and carers are reminded that play areas on the Isle of Wight are closed while everyone should be staying safe and staying at home.

Firefighters are asking Islanders not to be complacent and step up their home safety while they are spending more time there.

Neighbours are being urged to "look out for each other" and spot signs of domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown (Covid-19).

Parking charges across the Island are to be temporarily suspended by the Isle of Wight Council.

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has sent a heartfelt message of thanks to volunteers and community groups working around the clock to support vulnerable residents during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.

The Isle of Wight Council is asking Islanders to be considerate neighbours when lighting garden bonfires which can aggravate lung conditions and cause a nuisance.

The message could not be clearer: “Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives.

"However, for those forced to leave their homes to carry out vital, highly-valued work to support the vulnerable and keep the Island running, the Isle of Wight Council has welcomed the government's offer of free car parking for critical workers in the NHS and social care during the coronavirus outbreak.