Coronavirus case confirmed on Island

Sunday, 6 September 2020 10:00

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

A new case of Coronavirus has been confirmed on the Isle of Man.

Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, has announced one positive test for Coronavirus was confirmed last night - the person who has tested positive had recently returned to the Island but had not left their home whilst self-isolating.

It’s the first new case of the illness locally since May 20.

Mr Quayle has also announced that there will not be any major changes as a result of the new case as it is not a case contracted in the community.

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