The public is being asked to ‘stay at home’ with immediate effect.
That’s the latest from government.
Officials are advising people to take precautions including avoiding household mixing, staying home where possible, and not to visit a Health and Care setting unless absolutely necessary.
Nine new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. Six of the cases relate to the recently identified cluster and all six individuals were already in self-isolation. One of the cases is an individual already self-isolating following travel to the Island.
The remaining two cases cannot as yet be explained, indicating there may a low level of community spread of the virus.
A coronavirus press briefing is due to take place at 3pm.
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