The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 coronavirus now stands at 75.

A further seven cases were confirmed this morning.

In total 72 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and two are being treated at the hospital. The contact tracing process is already underway led by Public Health. There have been 1,077 concluded tests, 166 people are awaiting results and 160 are awaiting tests.

As announced on Wednesday night by Chief Minister Howard Quayle, there has been one death caused by the coronavirus in the Isle of Man.