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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