The island will close its borders to all non-residents from tomorrow.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle made the announcement as it was revealed that an island resident has contracted coronavirus in the community for the first time.

Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Mr Quayle said the borders will be closed to all non-residents from 9am tomorrow and only people normally resident will be able to enter, with checks being made at sea and airports.The only exceptions will be a small number of people who may be vital to keep the island running or involved in the protection of life.Mr Quayle, who chaired an emergency meeting of CoMin this afternoon, revealed that all schools for most children will now close from the end of the school day tomorrow (Monday).

There will be no GCSE or A level exams this year.

’The situation is changing all the time, now is the moment to move to the next stage of our plan,’ he said. Health Minister David Ashford said three new Covid-19 cases have been identified, bringing the total to five.

All three new cases are self-isolating and not in hospital.

Two of the cases have a similar travel history. But crucially, said Mr Ashford, one of the three cases has no travel history and so must have contracted the virus somewhere in the community.'This now makes it absolutely essential we all follow the advice of self-isolation and social distancing,' he said. 'This community case fundamentally changes the situation.'Government advice is that all children should stay at home, where possible, and follow the guidance on social distancing if they go out to exercise.Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson said: 'We are all anxious and fearful of what damage this virus will bring.'Young people are suffering the fear of their friends and families, their education and their future.'He said his department will be working with teachers to ensure students get the grades they deserve based on coursework and predicted grades so that students can achieve the next steps in their education.Dhoon and Ballasalla schools will not open tomorrow due to acute staff pressure.Dr Allinson said that while schools were closing, the doors would remain open at the island's secondary schools and nine selected primary schools. These will be available to the children of key workers and vulnerable children.Students who currently receive free school meals will be catered for.Teachers have been working to get far more learning resources online.Government is working with nursery providers to ensure provision for key workers is available.University College Isle of Man will provide a limited service to assist students who are completing their courses.The Chief Minister said more emphatic measures were needed regarding social gatherings and as a result all pubs and clubs must close from midnight tonight. They will be allowed to offer a delivery service.And he said cafes and restaurants must no longer serve meals on the premises but will be able to offer a collection and delivery service so long as they follow strict social distancing measures.All gyms and fitness centres, including the whole of the NSC and all regional swimming pools, will close from midnight tonight.The Manx Youth Games will not go ahead.Mr Quayle urged people to consider their travel plans and in the worst case scenario the border could be closed to all, not just non-residents.He said: 'We all need to do more. We need a wholesale change in our behaviour. We all need to take more seriously our individual responsibilities.'Everyone needs to respect the rules of social distancing. Stop social gatherings, do not have friends over for dinner, do not go to any place where crowds gather. This is the moment to carefully consider whether any trip is necessary.'The briefing was told that 145 tests have been completed to date and a further 150 test results are awaited.There has been more than 1,095 calls to the new 111 hotline, of which 155 had been referred for testing.Mr Quayle stressed that the flow of freight and fuel between the UK and the Isle of Man will continue as normal.He said: 'There is plenty of food and other supplies for everyone. The island will continue to receive all necessary supplies, including food, medicines and essential medical supplies.'There is no need for anyone to panic buy or stockpile. We need everyone to act responsibly. Buy only what you really need.'Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan will be unveiling a package of measures to address the economic impact of Covid-19 at 10am tomorrow.