Another coronavirus death in the community confirmed

Number of confirmed cases remains static

Another person has died with coronavirus in the Isle of Man, the health and social care minister has announced.

The death was in the community, bringing the number to 12, and an overall total of 16.

When questioned about it, David Ashford confirmed this was another death at Abbotswood nursing home in Ballasalla, as all of those in the community have been.

Also at the latest media conference, Chief Minister Howard Quayle gave his reaction to the situation at Abbotswood and explained what was being done to assist:

There have been 2,674 tests conducted and 2,632 returned, while the number of confirmed cases remains at 307.

There are 70 active cases and 221 people are presumed to have recovered.