Island's circuit-break lockdown officially over

The Isle of Man is returning to some form of normality from today, as the second Covid-19 lockdown is lifted.

The 25-day circuit break officially came to an end just after Midnight, meaning all businesses and schools are allowed to fully reopen and rules over social distancing and gatherings have been lifted.

Meanwhile, wearing face coverings is now only a matter of personal choice and they're no longer essential in taxis and on public transport whilst the Island's borders have returned to their pre-circuit break state.

The clinically vulnerable who've been shielding during January now no longer have to do so, whilst health and social care services across Manx shores are also returning to normal.