The government has confirmed another person has died of Covid-19 in the island.

A spokesperson said: 'We're deeply saddened to announce the death of an island resident from Covid-19.

'They were not receiving hospital treatment.

'Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.'

The online Covid dashboard shows that 12 more people are in hospital with one still in ICU.

Sixty-nine new cases have emerged since the last update and five are pending investigation.

This brings the number of active cases in the island to 670.