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Chief minister self-isolating with 'mild symptoms'

Health minister confirms news at press briefing

Chief Minister Howard Quayle has 'developed mild symptoms' of Covid-19.

He is still working from home and maintains "full control of government," Health Minister David Ashford has said:

Mr Quayle has been tested and is awaiting results.

Mr Ashford also confirmed the latest figures on the Isle of Man:

Total confirmed cases: 150 (76 active cases)

Total tests: 1,730

Concluded tests: 1,525

Awaiting results: 205

Number of deaths: one

Presumed recovered: 73

Six people are receiving hospital treatment, though 17 patients in wards one and two are still awaiting a firm diagnosis, and two patients are in ICU with support of ventilators.

You can watch the media briefing in full here:

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