Five new 'unexplained cases' of Covid recorded in the Isle of Man

Five new 'unexplained cases' have been recorded in the Isle of Man two days after the government lifted all on-Island restrictions.

Two individuals were identified as positive on Tuesday night and are now self-isolating.

The other three have been identified through contact tracing and one of those cases has been identified in a school setting.

One person is also now being treated in hospital for Covid-19 in the intensive care unit.

Contact tracing started immediately and remains ongoing with additional testing for close contacts.

The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday and decided that there will be no immediate changes to restrictions.

COVID-19 IN 'SCHOOL SETTING'

As one of the cases involves a child who attends Bunscoill Rhumsaa in Ramsey, the Government is liaising closely with the headteacher.

Following advice from Public Health the school will be open on Thursday following a deep clean overnight.

The government is asking that anyone who develops symptoms should stay at home and call 111 to arrange a test.