'Businesses can make preparations this weekend'

Businesses will be allowed to make preparations this weekend for the Island's lockdown potentially being lifted next week, as long as they follow Coronavirus rules.

Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, issued the update this week following a Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday to discuss the current Covid-19 measures.

Mr Quayle stated companies will be able to put certain measures in place provided they observe social distancing and correct hygiene in doing so.

Currently, the Isle of Man remains on course to lift the circuit-break lockdown from this coming Monday (February 1).