COVID-19: IoM infection rate falls

The rate of COVID-19 infections on the Isle of Man has "fallen off significantly".

In its weekly update, Public Health said the latest "wave dynamics indicate a significant fall from peak daily cases to a current position of slower decline or plateau".

The Isle of Man is currently in its third wave of widespread community infections, with a forth expected in the autumn and winter time.

The Manx government said while COVID-19 is still in the community, wearing face masks in confined spaces with others is still being strongly advised.

The latest government data shows there are currently 452 active cases on the island, with 14 people in hospital and one in ICU.

Public Health said, broadly speaking, there's an even split between vaccinated and non-vaccinated people being admitted to hospital.

The full report can be accessed here.