Latest updates

As at 10am on 26 March 2020, in the Isle of Man there have been 499 concluded tests and 25 confirmed cases. 

Borders (all ports)

Closed to everyone from Friday 6 am on 27 March 2020 (except key workers, subject to prior approval)

Freight and supplies

Continuing as normal (for all food and medical supplies)

Gatherings & Social Events

No public gatherings in public spaces with more than two people (unless from same household)

Hospitals

Visiting highly restricted

In an Emergency

Call 999

Public Transport

Currently operating, please avoid non-essential travel where possible

Schools

Closed except in special circumstances

Self-isolation requirements

All new arrivals and anyone showing symptoms of coronavirus must self-isolate for 14 days

Shops (non-essential suppliers)

All to close by Thursday 26 March 2020.  Please see the full list of closures and exemptions for more information.

Construction and Trades

Only essential or emergency work and work on critical national infrastructure or in the national interest only.

Social distancing

Compulsory for all residents:

• Only leave your house for food, health reasons, work (where this absolutely cannot be done from home), brief period of exercise each day
• Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home

Stay at Home Requirement

For all residents except:

• Collection of medication and any other medical need
• Once a day exercise with other household members only
• Postal services
• Providing support for Vulnerable adults
• Purchase of food, pet supplies
• Moving under 18s between the homes of separated parents
• Travelling to and from work but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home

Symptoms and testing

Use online assessment tool or call 111