Coronavirus case confirmed in the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man has a new case of coronavirus after 108 days of no new cases.

The island currently has an 'air bridge' with Guernsey to allow islanders to visit each jurisdiction without the need to self isolate.

Guernsey's Chief Minister, says at present the air bridge' is currently unaffected by this case and islanders can continue to travel to and from the Isle of Man.

The positive test result is an Isle of Man resident who recently returned to the island. The islands' Chief Minister, Howard Quayle, would not reveal if the person had returned from the UK or further afield.

The individual is said to have been self-isolating inside their home for seven days. Howard Chief Minister Quayle says the risk to the community is ‘low’.

The air bridge between the islands has been a success with flights first starting back in July.