Latest updates

Borders (all ports)

Closed to everyone from Friday 6 am on 27 March 2020 (except key workers, subject to prior approval, and Isle of Man residents returning from overseas – see: Travel and Borders 

Businesses

To help reinforce social distancing all non-essential shops and community spaces were closed from 11:59pm on Thursday 26 March. 

Some non-essential shops and other retail businesses may re-open from Monday 18 May, with full social distancing measures in place. 

See:  List of closures and exemptions
See:  Non-essential retail guidance 

Essential services and suppliers remain open and will be following strict social distancing guidelines.

For all businesses that have not been mandated to close, employers must take every possible step to facilitate their employees working from home, including providing suitable IT and equipment to enable remote working.

Businesses where working from home is not an option may be operational but must make sure strict social distancing and health guidelines are in place to protect workers.

Please see the  full list of closures and exemptions  for more information. 

Freight and supplies

Continuing as normal 

Gatherings & social events

Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted from the morning of Wednesday 20 May; however social distancing must be observed at all times between those from different households.

Up to two people will also be able to visit you inside your home with no strict time restriction. Both visitors should be from the same household. Guidance from The European Centre for Disease Control recommends that indoor contact is limited to 15 minutes and social distancing should be observed. While this measure is highly recommended, it is an individual’s choice whether to observe this guidance.

You should try not to see people who are classed as vulnerable or very vulnerable except to provide essential care for them. 

See: Public gatherings and events

Hospitals

Visiting highly restricted

In an emergency

Call 999

Public transport

Currently operating, please avoid non-essential travel where possible

Road restrictions

All-island speed limit of 40mph in place.  Continue to observe 30mph and 20mph as currently required.

To reduce the risk of transmission it remains a requirement that people only share a private vehicle with members of their own household, with the exception of taxis. 

Schools

Schools are closed to most pupils, but some remain open for children of  key workers, vulnerable or SEN children, and children of workers in the construction, trades and horticulture sectors. Nurseries are closed to most pupils, but remain open for children of key workers, vulnerable or SEN children, and from 20 May this will include children of workers in the construction, trades and horticulture sectors. 

Free school meals continue to be provided. 

See also:  school holidays

Self-isolation requirements

All new arrivals must self-isolate for 14 days.
Anyone showing symptoms of coronavirus must self-isolate for 14 days.
Anyone who does not have symptoms of coronavirus but is living with someone who does must self-isolate for 14 days. They can only leave their house to exercise. See more about Self-isolation.

See also:  Managing household waste

Shops (non-essential suppliers)

Some non-essential shops and other retail businesses may open from Monday 18 May with full social distancing measures in place.  Please see the full list of closures and exemptions for more information.

Construction and trades

Emergency and essential work or work on critical national infrastructure continues to be able to take place.

Construction, trades and horticulture are now able to return to work provided that they are able to observe strict social distancing rules while doing so.

See also:  Guidance for construction sites

Social distancing

Social distancing remains compulsory for all residents whenever at work or outside of the home.

• Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home

Stay home and stay safe requirement

It’s important that everyone plays their part in reducing the spread of coronavirus in the Isle of Man.

This means protecting yourself, others and our health service by making sensible choices about where you go and what you do. It’s important that where you can, you stay home as much as possible.

When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we will reduce the spread of the infection. That’s why it’s really important to continue to follow good social distancing habits. 

See also:  Stay home and stay safe

Symptoms and testing

Use online assessment tool or call 111