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Emergency Coronavirus measures now in force

From today, anyone arriving on Island will have to go into quarantine for the next two weeks.

Emergency measures announced by the government earlier this week to protect the Island against Coronavirus came into force late last night.

Officials are also advising against all but essential travel off the Island - there are still no confirmed cases of the virus on the Isle of Man.

Meanwhile, anyone over 70 or with underlying health conditions are being asked to take extra care to avoid the risk of becoming infected.

Schools remain open and there's currently no ban on public gatherings and COVID-19 tests in the community set to be stepped up.

Health Minister, David Ashford MHK, has warned anyone found to be breaching the quarantine rules will face prosecution and legislation to enforce this is currently being drafted by the Islands Attorney General, John Quinn QC.

Meanwhile a scheme to offer grants of up to £3,000 to businesses affected by the virus was voted through Tynwald yesterday.

Also, measures from Treasury Minister, Alf Cannan MHK, were also given the green light to offer financial support for both organisations and employees over personnel having to take time off work to self-isolate.

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