The number of active cases of Covid-19 in the Isle of Man is now more than 1,500.

The statistics from the government show there are now 1,512.

A total of 303 new cases were identified by lateral flow tests and 20 by PCR.

There are four people in hospital with the virus.

Seven days ago there were 844 active cases.

The increase in the number of cases recently has prompted the health service to ask for more bank staff to help and Ballakermeen High School is sending two year groups home because of the number of teachers who are off work.