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Four now in hospital with Covid-19

Health minister releases latest update

Health Minister David Ashford says there are now four patients being treated in hospital on the Isle of Man, with Covid-19.

He was speaking at this afternoon's Isle of Man Government coronavirus media briefing.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle began by reflecting on a difficult day for the Island yesterday, where the virus took its first life here.

Mr Ashford then confirmed the latest figures on the Island:

Confirmed cases: 95

Number of tests concluded in total: 1,334

Pending results: 187

Tests sent away today: 86

Hospital admissions: four

Mr Ashford then went on to respond media reports of a whistleblower from Noble's Hospital who has said staff there don't have sufficient personal protective equipment, among other things:

You can watch the briefing in full here:

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