Momentum of current Covid wave 'slowing down'

R-rate now at 0.46

Evidence is showing that the most recent wave of Covid-19 on the Island is losing its momentum.

That's according to the Director of Public Health Dr Henrietta Ewart.

She says the R-number measurement of infection rate is currently 0.46 - the number of people that one infected person, on average, will pass on a virus to.

Unveiling government's 'Living with Covid Winter Framework' yesterday Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan said it remained government's wish not to interfere in people's lives unless it becomes absolutely necessary.

The strategy involves three levels.

The Island is currently at level one - the lowest on the scale. Level two would require measures such as mask wearing in busy places, increased testing and a reduced level of household mixing. 

But Level Three would be more onerous.

Manx Radio's Simon Richardson put it to Mr Cannan that it would effectively take us back to the measures imposed during lockdown:

These people on Strand Street gave their thoughts:

You can find the latest coronavirus testing figures here.