Isle of Man records first Covid-19 death this year during third outbreak

The Isle of Man is currently in its third Covid-19 lockdown. Credit: ITV Granada Reports

The Isle of Man has recorded its first death from Covid-19 since 5th November last year.

A Covid-19 patient died Noble's Hospital taking the total number of deaths on the island to 26.

The island is currently in its third lockdown since the start of the pandemic after spread in the community was detected at the beginning of March.

On 8th March 2021, the Isle of Man recorded its highest increase in daily new cases since the beginning of the pandemic with 110 cases.

WHAT IS THE ISLE OF MAN CIRCUIT-BREAKER LOCKDOWN?

  • 'Stay at home' - unless getting food, daily exercise, if you cannot work from home, or for a medical appointment or to be vaccinated or tested.

  • Two-metre social distancing returns.

  • Face coverings 'strongly advised' - mandatory on public transport

  • No household mixing.

  • All hospitality and leisure venues to close.

  • All non-essential retail to close.

  • Outdoor trades to continue.

  • Schools to close for majority of pupils.

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