Lockdown will be lifted on Monday

The Island's Chief Minister has confirmed the circuit-break lockdown WILL be lifted next Monday (February 1).

Howard Quayle MHK says all restrictions will be lifted from one minute past Midnight on February 1 as long as nothing happens until then which causes 'undue concern' for officials.

Mr Quayle says this means things on Manx shores will look and feel like they did before the Isle of Man entered the three-week circuit break.

All businesses and schools will reopen and restrictions around social distancing and social gatherings will be lifted and face coverings will only be a matter of personal choice.

Masks will no longer be essential on public transport and in taxis and the Island's borders will return to their pre circuit-break state.