A total of 108 tests were carried out by the new on-island testing facility yesterday - and there were no positive results.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle gave the update in an emergency sitting of the House of Keys this morning.

He was quizzed over the announcement made yesterday about plans for the phased return to work starting from Friday with the construction sector and allied trades.

Mr Quayle said: ’We are not forcing people to go back to work, we are giving the opportunity to return to the workforce if they are able to do so in a way that's safe.''We are not opening the floodgates,' he told a press briefing later, pointing out that other sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, logistics and agriculture have been working throughout the crisis.He said up to 4,500 people in the construction sector, including builders, tradesmen, window cleaners and gardeners, would be eligible to go back to work.Government would not hesitate to close down construction sites, retail premises and industrial units if there was a disregard for public and workforce safety, Mr Quayle added.In the Keys, Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson was asked about how the children of construction workers would be allowed to return to school.Dr Allinson said there was no date yet set to open the schools up to more pupils.He said meaningful discussions were under way with the teaching unions and staff and no announcement will be made until measures are in place to ensure the safety of teachers and that children can be taught in a safe environment.He said the discussions involved looking at staffing levels, supply teachers, PPE, and how social distancing can be achieved and there would need to be a limit of class size and pupil numbers.Dr Allinson said construction workers would not be able to access education for their children on Friday unless their partners are key workers.Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan was asked if those in the construction sector who could not return to work would still be eligible to access the government's salary support scheme.He replied that the salary support scheme and MERA benefit will continue to support individuals and their families for three months as initially envisaged.Kate Costain (Lib Vannin, Douglas South) asked if the employees had the final say over whether they would return to work and what would happen if their employers made them go back.The Chief Minister: 'If you have a clear health issue I would be highly surprised if the employer doesn't allow you to stay at home.'They can report it if they feel they are being forced to go back to work.'Mr Quayle said people could speak to their union representatives and Health and Safety officers would police the guidelines.The Chief Minister also announced yesterday there would be some relaxation on stay at home guidance.From Friday, there will be no limit on the time people can spend outside their home and trips no longer have to be essential. There will also be a widening of the types of recreation that are allowed.But social distancing rules remain so you still can't visit family and friends.Tynwald yesterday approved an amendment to the Emergency Powers regulations on banning or restricting gatherings.The new amendment defines a gathering as two or more people who are not members of the same household.