Two more people in the Isle of Man have died after contracting coronavirus.

Both were men with underlying health conditions and were in the hospital.

Since the last update yesterday at 6.30pm there have been two further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 256.

In total 239 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 13 are being treated at the hospital. The contact tracing process is already under way led by the government’s Public Health service.

There have been 2,087 concluded tests, 88 people are awaiting results and 77 people are awaiting tests.

In total 151 individuals are presumed recovered.

The Isle of Man has had a total of four deaths caused by the coronavirus.