Isle of Man government further eases coronavirus restrictions and ends social distancing requirements

A series of changes to coronavirus restrictions came into force on the Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin)  today, Monday 15th June. This follows 25 days without any new cases of Covid-19. The changes include Manx residents no longer being legally required to remain two metres apart. This was confirmed by the Chief Minister of the Manx government, Howard Quayle, who had contracted the virus earlier in the pandemic, but thankfully made a full recovery.  He has now confirmed social distancing is no longer deemed necessary to protect the community from coronavirus.

Individual businesses on the Island can now choose if they want to keep restrictions in place, although tighter rules will still apply in healthcare settings. Amongst other changes are that pubs, restaurants and cafes can open their doors to indoors diners from today, while gyms are also permitted to reopen. From today 15th June all school sites will  reopen for voluntary attendance and from Wednesday 17 June all those children currently taught in hubs will be able to return to their normal school. The limit on outdoor gatherings has been increased from 10 to 30. The requirement for indoor gatherings of two from one other household is being reviewed by the Manx Council of Ministers today. Isle of Man borders remain closed to everyone except for approved key workers and Isle of Man residents returning from overseas. 

Related article:

https://www.transceltic.com/blog/no-new-coronavirus-cases-isle-of-man-three-weeks-points-additional-protection-provided-border

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Above Manx countryside and below Chief Minister Howard Quayle.