Health Minister David Ashford says it's too difficult to legally enforce mask-wearing.
At a press briefing yesterday, he said other countries have tried and failed to make masks mandatory.
Mr Ashford said the government's recommendation is to wear a mask to greatly help reduce any potential spread of the disease.
But he added there are no plans to change the law to force people to wear them.
Minimum wage rise "national crisis", says business body
The Island's Chamber of Commerce is calling the 9.9 percent minimum wage rise planned for next April a national crisis.
Manxnet email scam almost cost house and savings
There's a warning about manx.net email scammers - after a house buyer almost ended up conned out of their life savings.
DOI lists locations to pick up sandbags in face of tomorrow's weather
The Department of Infrastructure says it's delivering sandbags for people to pick up in the face of possible problems.
Prison drone info could compromise security, says department
The Department of Home Affairs says it can't confirm whether there have been any incidents involving drones at the prison - because it could risk security at the Jurby facility.
UK debate hears worries over health staff and IOM assisted dying laws
The House of Lords has heard worries about assisted dying legislation in the UK - and whether medical staff there would break the law when Manx patients are treated across.
Police need Japanese-speaking help
Do you have Japanese language skills and could help police?
All Tuesday sailings called off, says Steam Packet
The Steam Packet says all of tomorrow's planned ferry sailings have been called off.
Minimum wage rise is national crisis, says chamber
The Island's Chamber of Commerce is calling the 9.9 percent minimum wage rise planned for next April a national crisis.
