'Black' regime at prison keeping prisoners safe says minister

Implemented after staff test positive for Covid-19

Restrictions have been put into place at the Isle of Man Prison to try keep staff and prisoners safe.

The facility in Jurby is operating under a ‘black’ regime after two members of reception staff tested positive for Covid-19.

The department of justice and home affairs says it’s doing everything it can to prevent any further transmission.

Wing bubbles are now in place and offenders will have to spend more time alone in their cells.

Minister Graham Cregeen says they had to respond ‘swiftly and firmly’: